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EJ12 SWZ

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,417 mi
Last recorded121,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SWZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 141,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 108,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 108,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 98,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 91,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 83,269 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 83,269 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 76,236 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower gear box mount bush split.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,136 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,031 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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EJ12 SWZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 EJ12 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

EJ12 SWZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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