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BD61 XOA

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,408 mi
Last recorded173,408 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XOA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 173,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 160,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 151,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 130,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 120,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 111,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,536 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,492 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 77,985 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,475 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOA 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 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 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

BD61 XOA is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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