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MT61 OBE

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 OBE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 134,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 131,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,877 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox/Engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,777 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates slight damage

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,488 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

The two far seats not up.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17V XL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front tyres worn off bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil was below min mark. 1Lt

The two far seats not up.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 46,614 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

both number plates starting to delaminate

the two far seats not up

Fail 28 Nov 2015 46,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

both number plates starting to delaminate

the two far seats not up

two tyres bald on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,131 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 35,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MT61 OBE is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue 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 MT61 OBE, 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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MT61 OBE is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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