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DG12 SNZ

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SNZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,468 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,085 miles

Vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 125,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,181 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,768 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2020 106,764 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 93,778 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2019 93,778 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,683 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,785 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,433 miles

surface corrision to all brake disc

Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrision to all brake disc

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 SNZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG12 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

DG12 SNZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is DG12 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 SNZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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