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AY12 GNF

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 GNF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking noise (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight exhaust blow on rear exhaust under heat shield on pipe to box

Fail 2 Sep 2025 81,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow as well (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,396 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2024 74,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe by axle behind heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,219 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge , small cut in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,395 miles

Front brake pads getting down

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,224 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 37,465 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 37,465 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 33,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

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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AY12 GNF is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AY12 GNF, 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 AY12 GNF registered?

AY12 GNF is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 GNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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