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SM61 VGT

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VGT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,847 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one wheelnut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,726 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear discs starting to lip

Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear discs starting to lip

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,078 miles

2 litres of oil added before test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,024 miles

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

2 litres of oil added before test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,216 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 65,216 miles

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

Engine oil low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,562 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,418 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 17,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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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SM61 VGT is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM61 VGT, 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 SM61 VGT registered?

SM61 VGT is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is SM61 VGT safe to buy?

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