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EJ12 SXR

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,115 mi
Last recorded133,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,115 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 133,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,166 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 110,796 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 110,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,211 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,686 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN BACK SEATS

Fail 25 Jan 2022 94,686 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN BACK SEATS

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Pass 20 May 2019 82,738 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

rear anti roll bar drop link slight play

sill kit fitted

tow bar not fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,856 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 59,268 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,510 miles

Front brake discs lipped & brake pads worn low.

Minor chip in front windscreen.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Slight buckle to n/s rear wheel rim.

o/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edges & cuts in tyre tread.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs lipped & brake pads worn low.

Minor chip in front windscreen.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Slight buckle to n/s rear wheel rim.

o/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edges & cuts in tyre tread.

Pass 15 May 2015 30,245 miles

Various minor cuts in tyre treads & both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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 SXR is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

EJ12 SXR is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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