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AO12 URZ

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 URZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,991 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,728 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2024 71,728 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2023 65,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,184 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat sheild loose

Fail 16 Jul 2020 61,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,564 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 60,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,895 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,178 miles

Front tyres worn on 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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AO12 URZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO12 URZ, 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 AO12 URZ registered?

AO12 URZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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