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WV12 ZPZ

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ZPZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 97,776 miles

Both side rear inner sills corroded.

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both side rear inner sills corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,248 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills both sides

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure Track rod end nut loose, likely to become detached. (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Corrosion to rear inner sills both sides

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

offside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,975 miles

Front Inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 46,379 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 46,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 35,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,015 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 20,015 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,992 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 19,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,798 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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WV12 ZPZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV12 ZPZ, 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 WV12 ZPZ registered?

WV12 ZPZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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