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ET12 FCO

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,947 mi
Last recorded100,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FCO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 100,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,082 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 85,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,049 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread, not deep enough to expose structure

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,654 miles

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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ET12 FCO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET12 FCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 FCO registered?

ET12 FCO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is ET12 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FCO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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