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DF12 YKH

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YKH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 129,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 2.5mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 129,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 2.5mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 123,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 123,002 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 110,177 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,316 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 100,233 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 81,978 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,797 miles

Central Rear adult seatbelt not checked stalks not accessable [items in boot]

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hangers poor [corrosion]

Fail 28 Apr 2018 54,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre on 3mm ran off inside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre on 3mm ran off inside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear adult seatbelt not checked stalks not accessable [items in boot]

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hangers poor [corrosion]

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,440 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,379 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 25,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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DF12 YKH is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF12 YKH, 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 DF12 YKH registered?

DF12 YKH is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is DF12 YKH safe to buy?

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