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J30 PKF

2011 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 PKF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 74,079 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,622 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 65,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level not reading on dip stick, two litres of oil added before emission test carried out

Red oil pressure light flickering when driving into workshop

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 63,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level not reading on dip stick, two litres of oil added before emission test carried out

Red oil pressure light flickering when driving into workshop

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 60,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 56,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding, but not showing on RBT

Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding (not showing on RBT)

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,638 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly. Not detected when brake in brake rollers

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing/ age cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,730 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2015 21,730 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,556 miles

both front tyres worn on very inner edges

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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J30 PKF is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 69,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J30 PKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J30 PKF registered?

J30 PKF is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is J30 PKF safe to buy?

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