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E21 PCM

2012 Mazda CX-5

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 PCM
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 91,667 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,227 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 67,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,107 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 64,107 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,163 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 61,163 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 9,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,611 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,934 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 26,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f wheel nuts look wrong type for wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 21,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 19,300 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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E21 PCM is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E21 PCM is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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