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BL61 MEU

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,398 mi
Last recorded33,398 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 MEU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 33,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 33,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 32,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 30,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 26,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 24,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,831 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 20,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 18,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,752 miles

front wiper blades splitting on ends

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,470 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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BL61 MEU is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 BL61 MEU, 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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BL61 MEU is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is BL61 MEU safe to buy?

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