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BF12 KMX

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,259 mi
Last recorded156,259 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KMX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 156,259 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 156,259 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 153,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 149,259 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 143,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,077 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 132,077 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 77,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,783 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,035 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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BF12 KMX is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BF12 KMX, 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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BF12 KMX is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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