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VK61 WJE

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,291 mi
Last recorded49,291 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WJE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 40,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 26,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,286 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 9,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,736 miles

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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VK61 WJE is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK61 WJE, 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 VK61 WJE registered?

VK61 WJE is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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