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DA12 EXL

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EXL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,291 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,987 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,793 miles

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

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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DA12 EXL is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA12 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 EXL registered?

DA12 EXL is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 EXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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