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VO12 ZXZ

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 121,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both undersills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,249 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,917 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,339 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 47,276 miles

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

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

under tray fitted covering underside components.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 37,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,521 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 19,223 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 ZXZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

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

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