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EJ12 SWY

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SWY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,829 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 91,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,227 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 83,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt very slow to retract

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 74,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,203 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 59,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,104 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

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

Nearside Lower Middle exhaust / fuel tank heat shield loose / completely detached.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in both sides rear tyre tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust heat shield completely detached / loose.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers are worn out and the end of their service life. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust heat shield completely detached / loose.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,630 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,389 miles

Front tyres unevanly worn

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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EJ12 SWY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ12 SWY, 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 EJ12 SWY registered?

EJ12 SWY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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