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WU62 ONM

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,293 mi
Last recorded141,293 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 ONM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 141,293 miles

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

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 128,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 3 Feb 2023 116,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,737 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 104,571 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 104,571 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,072 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 89,407 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended tangled (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,015 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,015 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,962 miles

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

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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WU62 ONM is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU62 ONM, 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 WU62 ONM registered?

WU62 ONM is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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