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ET12 FDL

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,470 mi
Last recorded66,470 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 61,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 58,333 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2023 55,183 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 51,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,641 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 43,641 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,928 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 31,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,901 miles

offdide & nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,901 miles

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

offdide & nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,100 miles

child seats are not fitted securely

Fail 14 Jul 2016 17,100 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front excessively worn and perished on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

child seats are not fitted securely

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FDL is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET12 FDL, 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 ET12 FDL registered?

ET12 FDL is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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