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EA62 XAM

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XAM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 76,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55 R16 nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing edges possibly due to tyre pressures (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 68,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55 R16 nexen (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing edges possibly due to tyre pressures (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 57,807 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire center heat shield adrift (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on edges replace ASAP 205/55 R16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on edges replace ASAP 205/55 R16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,648 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 38,146 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 38,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 20,300 miles

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

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

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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EA62 XAM 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 75%.

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 EA62 XAM, 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 EA62 XAM registered?

EA62 XAM is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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