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BD61 KVE

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,649 mi
Last recorded93,649 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 KVE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,385 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 93,385 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 86,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,381 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres have no tread on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,824 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight condensation in nearside outer tailamp

unable to check centre row centre seat/seatbelt as child seats are fitted

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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BD61 KVE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD61 KVE, 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 BD61 KVE registered?

BD61 KVE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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