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DG62 VVA

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,055 mi
Last recorded87,055 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VVA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear REAR SUBFRAME AND ASSOCIATEDS COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION CONSUMATE FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,641 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR SUBFRAME AND ASSOCIATEDS COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION CONSUMATE FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE

Fail 10 Oct 2024 86,637 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR SUBFRAME AND ASSOCIATEDS COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION CONSUMATE FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,222 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,990 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,408 miles

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

oil leak around sump area

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,804 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 40,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,533 miles

2x rear tyres slight wear inner edges

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2x rear tyres slight wear inner edges

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

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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DG62 VVA is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG62 VVA, 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 DG62 VVA registered?

DG62 VVA is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DG62 VVA safe to buy?

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