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EO62 BSU

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 BSU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 125,556 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 125,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in inner joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 108,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in inner joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,365 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated due to aftermarket wheels fitted to the vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,015 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

non stanard wheels fitted for vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2018 62,015 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

non stanard wheels fitted for vehicle

i stop light on

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,383 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,697 miles

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

nearside rear wheel badly buckled

offside door mirror casing missing

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EO62 BSU is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EO62 BSU, 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 EO62 BSU registered?

EO62 BSU is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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