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YG62 CJF

2012 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 CJF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,579 miles

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

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

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

steering knocking

Fail 26 Sep 2025 117,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

steering knocking

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2024 110,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,662 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 103,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,659 miles

cover fitted to engine and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

drivers side door mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,895 miles

covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,743 miles

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

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

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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YG62 CJF is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YG62 CJF, 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 YG62 CJF registered?

YG62 CJF is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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