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DG12 SKV

2012 Mazda 5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SKV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,833 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure By Fuel Tank

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 86,829 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Incorrectly Fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Extra Seat In Boot (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure By Fuel Tank

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 76,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,408 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,696 miles

Offside Front lower arm bush slight cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,309 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,947 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small age cracks to both rear tyre treads

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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DG12 SKV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG12 SKV, 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 DG12 SKV registered?

DG12 SKV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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