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SP61 LBU

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,936 mi
Last recorded144,936 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 LBU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 144,936 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 138,160 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 131,222 miles

Underneath body and suspension components rusty covered by under seal

Pass 21 Aug 2023 125,232 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 119,816 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 108,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,284 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 102,282 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire on fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,205 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 94,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust tank heat shield insecure

expansion bottle empty

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,688 miles

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

osr disc in poor condition on inner face

Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,044 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2016 54,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,835 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2015 40,832 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,729 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SP61 LBU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP61 LBU, 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 SP61 LBU registered?

SP61 LBU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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