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LD12 XHE

2012 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 XHE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,618 miles

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))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,618 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 85,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,091 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts but not exposing cords

Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,038 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some items

Fail 11 Nov 2015 24,038 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

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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LD12 XHE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD12 XHE, 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 LD12 XHE registered?

LD12 XHE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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