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FL12 XWM

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XWM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 99,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 87,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,778 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,155 miles

Nearside 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 2 Nov 2020 71,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 21 May 2018 50,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 41,920 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Fail 30 May 2017 41,920 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And has a deep cut to the cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 31,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,496 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 XWM is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWM, 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 FL12 XWM registered?

FL12 XWM is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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