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FL12 GSY

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,191 mi
Last recorded178,191 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GSY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 178,191 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 178,191 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 172,560 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

engine and side sills undertray fitted

front to rear covered in thick black substance

Fail 16 Aug 2024 172,560 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

engine and side sills undertray fitted

front to rear covered in thick black substance

Pass 1 Aug 2023 157,599 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 157,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,491 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,673 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,768 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,781 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))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,538 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,941 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 62,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,202 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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FL12 GSY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 FL12 GSY, 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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FL12 GSY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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