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CXZ 8979

2012 Mazda CX-5

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,205 mi
Last recorded168,205 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 8979
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 168,205 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 154,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 154,893 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,061 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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CXZ 8979 is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CXZ 8979 registered?

CXZ 8979 is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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