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VO12 ZXY

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,082 mi
Last recorded134,082 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 126,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,450 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 119,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,017 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel filler pipe slight corroded

Fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,728 miles

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose / deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose / deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,391 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,220 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,310 miles

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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VO12 ZXY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO12 ZXY, 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 VO12 ZXY registered?

VO12 ZXY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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