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LL62 VFW

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,832 mi
Last recorded117,832 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 VFW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust backbox, both hangars corroded and one broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front undertray secured with zip ties

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

Offside undertray not fully secure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Vehicle has manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 3 Dec 2025 117,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust backbox, both hangars corroded and one broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front undertray secured with zip ties

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

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

Offside undertray not fully secure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Vehicle has manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated and slight leak of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end boot slight cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both exhaust back box hangars corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated and slight leak of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end boot slight cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both exhaust back box hangars corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,149 miles

Front both front track rod ends boots slight cracking

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn and outer wearing

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight damage, inner edge wearing and treads getting close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Dec 2022 96,381 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre treads getting close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,840 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 73,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,837 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 36,837 miles

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

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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LL62 VFW is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LL62 VFW, 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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LL62 VFW is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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