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YH61 TBU

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 TBU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 151,854 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 151,735 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 141,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 141,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,284 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous welding covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components and under side of vehicle has corrosion

washer jets weak

Fail 23 May 2024 134,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear discs in poor condition

undertrays

Pass 6 May 2023 127,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 121,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 116,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 116,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 112,103 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,155 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush split and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush split and excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,456 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,891 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread almost down to cords

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,049 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,049 miles

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

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

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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YH61 TBU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YH61 TBU, 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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YH61 TBU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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