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HG62 RCU

2013 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,753 mi
Last recorded134,753 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 RCU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 134,753 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Under tray slightly loose

Fail 5 Dec 2025 134,753 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Under tray slightly loose

Pass 24 Dec 2024 126,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,781 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIEL D ADRIFT

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,218 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split/deteriorate

Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut in tread /hole exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split/deteriorate

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

wiperblades starting to smear slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and worn smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and worn smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and worn smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread and worn smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,528 miles

o/s rear anti roll bar drop link has play in the ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,819 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,819 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres inner edges are separating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn excessively on edges. Cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge. Cracked/perished.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn excessively on edges. Cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge. Cracked/perished.

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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HG62 RCU is a 2013 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 HG62 RCU, 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 13 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG62 RCU registered?

HG62 RCU is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 January 2013.

Is HG62 RCU safe to buy?

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