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GL61 URH

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 URH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 72,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,352 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre very deep cut to cords

Fail 22 Feb 2017 58,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre very deep cut to cords

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,416 miles

Both rear tyres stepped and worn on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread no cords visble

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL61 URH is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL61 URH, 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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GL61 URH is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is GL61 URH safe to buy?

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