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KW12 MKV

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,531 mi
Last recorded125,531 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 MKV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,531 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 125,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 23 Jun 2021 116,450 miles

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

damage to windscreen

osf tyre wearing on edge

osr tyre wearing on edge and perished

rear exhaust joint rusty

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,506 miles

rear brake discs rusty on edge

rear brake pads close to limit

rear tyres wearing on edge

slight play in nsr drop link

stone chip to windsreen

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 85,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,529 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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KW12 MKV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW12 MKV, 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 KW12 MKV registered?

KW12 MKV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is KW12 MKV safe to buy?

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