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MK61 MWU

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,036 mi
Last recorded52,036 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 MWU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread depth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread depth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread depth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate section at rear slight leak/hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 52,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread depth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread depth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread depth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate section at rear slight leak/hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has some play/wear,(splitting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 46,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 45,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,810 miles

Rear silencer hangers corroded.

TPMS light on.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn very low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn very low inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,397 miles

Front Both front tyres have some inner shoulder wear.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 31,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly perished in tread and worn low inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre very perished and worn low inner shoulder

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,174 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 23,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

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 MWU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK61 MWU, 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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MK61 MWU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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