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Mazda 5

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

LB61 TJUMOT history

LB61 TJU is a silver petrol Mazda 5 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,114 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 TJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 TJU was last recorded at 138,114 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,091 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
9,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,114 miles
  • 2025 – 138,091 miles
  • 2024 – 117,567 miles
  • 2023 – 114,708 miles
  • 2022 – 108,552 miles
  • 2021 – 96,261 miles
  • 2020 – 74,400 miles
  • 2019 – 67,592 miles
  • 2018 – 58,190 miles
  • 2017 – 50,207 miles
  • 2016 – 40,125 miles
  • 2015 – 31,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,114 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,114 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,114 miles
    Test number
    207293850110
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  2. Fail138,091 miles (+137)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    903615672335
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement under vehicle (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Fail137,954 miles (+20,387)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,954 miles
    Test number
    191963980194
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight aims misty.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass117,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    425473358850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,567 miles (+2,859)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    357547165276
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass114,708 miles (+6,156)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,708 miles
    Test number
    693953314872
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass108,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,552 miles
    Test number
    754589872708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,552 miles (+12,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,552 miles
    Test number
    529415334318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass96,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    501329772040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,261 miles (+10,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    573362145176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass85,589 miles (+11,189)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    312876395077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,400 miles (+6,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    703365824271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front fog light slight damage
  13. Pass67,592 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    559807553562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    710098669699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,186 miles (+7,979)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    413511609037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass50,207 miles (+10,082)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    288139357189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,125 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    243496668882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    608519125076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,513 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    796829625093
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB61 TJU

Does LB61 TJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 TJU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 TJU?
The MOT on LB61 TJU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 TJU done?
LB61 TJU was recorded at 138,114 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,690 miles a year.
Has LB61 TJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 TJU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 TJU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 TJU find?
LB61 TJU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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