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WJ12 HCD

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HCD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 95,996 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 90,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,214 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,212 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 78,212 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE REAR 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 54,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN SLIGHTLY (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & PERISHED

Nearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE & PERISHED

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,103 miles

2 child seats fitted, unable to check centre rear belt fully (buckles under seats)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

occassion seats folded down (unable to check seats or belts fully)

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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WJ12 HCD is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WJ12 HCD, 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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WJ12 HCD is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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