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GL12 SDO

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 SDO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 103,089 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 103,089 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 90,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 87,125 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 14 Jun 2018 73,103 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 73,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material insecure centre exhaust heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,329 miles

both front tyres 205/55/16 staring to wear on edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 205/55/16 starting to wear on both edges

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 32,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL12 SDO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GL12 SDO, 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 GL12 SDO registered?

GL12 SDO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GL12 SDO safe to buy?

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