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DY12 SUX

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SUX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,195 miles

Both inner sills heavily corroded

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2025 99,195 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills heavily corroded

Coolant leak from radiator

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,644 miles

Brake pedal travel

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

unable to test rear seat belts (car loaded)

Fail 9 Jul 2024 85,644 miles

Brake pedal travel

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

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

unable to test rear seat belts (car loaded)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,882 miles

Brake pedal travel

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,624 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 43,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 43,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 40,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,508 miles

handbrake holding but needs attention soon

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,466 miles

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

both front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,625 miles

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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DY12 SUX is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY12 SUX, 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 DY12 SUX registered?

DY12 SUX is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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