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BG12 GJU

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GJU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 104,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 98,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seals x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 89,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seals x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,193 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2022 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,881 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,380 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,750 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,132 miles

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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BG12 GJU 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 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 BG12 GJU, 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 BG12 GJU registered?

BG12 GJU is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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