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SK61 TFE

2011 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 TFE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,231 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 105,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,993 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,559 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear calipier sticking

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,267 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

rear brake application uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,999 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

some play in both front lower wisbone rear mounting bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,996 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

some play in both front lower wisbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,676 miles

some fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

some play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake caliper bleed nipple wet but no signs of leakage

some fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

some play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,974 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SK61 TFE is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SK61 TFE, 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 SK61 TFE registered?

SK61 TFE is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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