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LA12 WBL

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,629 mi
Last recorded100,629 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 WBL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,629 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear INNER AND OUTER LAMP LENS SLLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 100,629 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear INNER AND OUTER LAMP LENS SLLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Tail light cracked

Nearside Outer Tail light cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 79,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,170 miles

all 4 tyres tread bald on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,341 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,979 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,969 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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LA12 WBL is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA12 WBL, 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 LA12 WBL registered?

LA12 WBL is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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