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VN62 VZM

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 VZM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,238 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,518 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 83,518 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Nov 2021 83,490 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,621 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2018 62,621 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,384 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 47,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN62 VZM is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN62 VZM, 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 VN62 VZM registered?

VN62 VZM is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VN62 VZM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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