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L16 CHE

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,544 mi
Last recorded89,544 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 CHE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank poorly secured

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyre tread depths low

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,872 miles

rear exhaust silencer input pipe fractured

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,438 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,410 miles

both rear tyre treads stepped /irregular , 205/55x16

Fail 25 Feb 2016 25,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

both rear tyre treads stepped /irregular , 205/55x16

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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L16 CHE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L16 CHE, 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 L16 CHE registered?

L16 CHE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is L16 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 CHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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