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LJ61 ZLO

2012 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,407 mi
Last recorded44,407 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 ZLO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 44,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 44,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 33,105 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 24,051 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 38,649 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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LJ61 ZLO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ61 ZLO, 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 LJ61 ZLO registered?

LJ61 ZLO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LJ61 ZLO safe to buy?

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