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RV61 ZFL

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,710 mi
Last recorded101,710 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 ZFL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,683 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 91,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 80,960 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,942 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 75,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,677 miles

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,217 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Aug 2017 56,561 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,088 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 45,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,137 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 26,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,497 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

offside rear tyre out of shape

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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RV61 ZFL is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey 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 RV61 ZFL, 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 RV61 ZFL registered?

RV61 ZFL is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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