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FD12 NDV

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 NDV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 88,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 88,722 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 88,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 74,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,712 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 59,712 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,002 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 51,118 miles

rear seats and seatbelts removed

Fail 7 May 2019 51,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 43,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,453 miles

n/s front steering rack gaitor showing signs of oil dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

rear screen wiper blade badly split

Fail 17 Jun 2015 21,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

n/s front steering rack gaitor showing signs of oil dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

rear screen wiper blade badly split

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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FD12 NDV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD12 NDV, 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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FD12 NDV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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