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L20 ALG

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,992 mi
Last recorded105,992 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 ALG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 105,992 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 103,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower gearbox mount deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2022 94,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 60,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,229 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,375 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,064 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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L20 ALG is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L20 ALG, 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 L20 ALG registered?

L20 ALG is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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