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AO12 USN

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,542 mi
Last recorded67,542 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 USN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 64,669 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 64,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2023 61,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,802 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 50,624 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,235 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Rear TYRES BOTH SIDES CRACKED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,174 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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AO12 USN is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 USN, 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 USN registered?

AO12 USN is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 USN safe to buy?

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