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BT61 ETL

2012 Mazda 5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ETL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,771 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 82,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,230 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 48,477 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,848 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 33,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,517 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in the outer side wall.

both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 26,517 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in the outer side wall.

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

both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,971 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 16 Jan 2015 19,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

front tyres wearing badly 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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BT61 ETL is a 2012 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,573 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 BT61 ETL, 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 14 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT61 ETL registered?

BT61 ETL is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is BT61 ETL safe to buy?

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