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EF12 KTL

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,938 mi
Last recorded57,938 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KTL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 57,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,085 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,296 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2018 29,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 22,292 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2015 15,478 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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EF12 KTL is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 KTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 KTL registered?

EF12 KTL is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EF12 KTL safe to buy?

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