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LX12 VGV

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 VGV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 121,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 112,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 103,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and perished (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible next service (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,928 miles

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

child seats obscuring inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seats obscuring inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,912 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LX12 VGV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX12 VGV, 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 LX12 VGV registered?

LX12 VGV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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