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SA61 SKF

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,550 mi
Last recorded107,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 SKF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 107,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 27 Jun 2025 103,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front - normal blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Jul 2024 98,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 3 Jul 2024 98,186 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 27 May 2022 85,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,688 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and excessively perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 73,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and excessively perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 66,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,777 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 58,774 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,903 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,526 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,823 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SA61 SKF is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA61 SKF, 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 SA61 SKF registered?

SA61 SKF is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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