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SP61 MZX

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,653 mi
Last recorded101,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 MZX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,433 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 95,433 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 88,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 76,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 61,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,158 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 54,104 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,279 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) 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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SP61 MZX is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

SP61 MZX is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is SP61 MZX safe to buy?

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