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LG12 RVU

2012 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,314 mi
Last recorded118,314 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 RVU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 118,314 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 118,314 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 107,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2000 miles left , may need discs as well (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 93,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 84,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 75,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE TYRE ARE 205/50/R17 93Y UNIROYAL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 65,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 61,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,431 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,431 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 44,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 35,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,890 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

operation of offside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,592 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

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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LG12 RVU is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LG12 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 RVU registered?

LG12 RVU is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is LG12 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 RVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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