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BL61 TFO

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 TFO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 112,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,251 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 77,268 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 68,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,707 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 48,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2017 32,570 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weeping

Offside Front bottom arm bush slightly worn

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 26,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 17,953 miles

hand brake comes up high intermitantly ok when doing brake test

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 TFO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue 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 BL61 TFO, 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 BL61 TFO registered?

BL61 TFO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is BL61 TFO safe to buy?

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