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BD12 DZW

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,792 mi
Last recorded127,792 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DZW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,688 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,670 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,603 miles

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,515 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,541 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 31,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing bald on 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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BD12 DZW is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD12 DZW, 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 BD12 DZW registered?

BD12 DZW is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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