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LR12 NHF

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NHF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 96,273 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 96,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 93,058 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,378 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,504 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 57,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,072 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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LR12 NHF is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR12 NHF, 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 LR12 NHF registered?

LR12 NHF is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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