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EF12 RSZ

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,817 mi
Last recorded101,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RSZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 101,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 99,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,576 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 95,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

steering track needs checking

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,808 miles

Central exhaust heat guard insecure / fixings corroded / broken

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,569 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,444 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,703 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,437 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,353 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,698 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 May 2015 29,391 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges 205/55r16

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 RSZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RSZ, 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 EF12 RSZ registered?

EF12 RSZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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