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BK62 UWO

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 UWO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 120,546 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 120,520 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,402 miles

Exhaust heat shield mid section damaged & not secure...

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor performance (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust heat shield mid section damaged & not secure...

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both poor performance (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very 'low' (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers poor performance

mid section of exhaust heat shield badly damaged & not secure..

Fail 26 Mar 2019 46,021 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers poor performance

mid section of exhaust heat shield badly damaged & not secure..

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,398 miles

Offside Front slight weep of power steering fluid from fluid pipe to bottle

Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive play in nearside front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive play in offside front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front slight weep of power steering fluid from fluid pipe to bottle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,575 miles

rear seat belts not available for inspection

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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BK62 UWO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK62 UWO, 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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BK62 UWO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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