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MK61 EKC

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 EKC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,775 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2026 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,539 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 102,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,998 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 43,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,679 miles

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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MK61 EKC is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK61 EKC, 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 MK61 EKC registered?

MK61 EKC is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is MK61 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 EKC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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