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W462 VEL

2012 Mazda Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,228 mi
Last recorded153,228 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 153,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 153,228 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 145,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 134,533 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 134,533 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 131,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ( heater plug light ) flashing indicating a fault . (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 129,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Side marker on rear bumper damaged and not working

Rear wiper blade split

Reversing lights not working

Fail 14 Aug 2019 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Side marker on rear bumper damaged and not working

Rear wiper blade split

Reversing lights not working

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,065 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp low output

Fail 4 Sep 2015 89,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp low output

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,472 miles

both front light lenzs corroded slightly

child seats fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013
Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,430 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
4,386
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59
fog lamp not working 55
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Registration plate lamp not working 32
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W462 VEL is a 2012 Mazda Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Mazda Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W462 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W462 VEL is a 2012 Mazda Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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