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EJ61 UYO

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 UYO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,452 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Front bumper damaged N/S/F

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 56,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracked/perished (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit, heavily worn edges, cracked/perished (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front bumper damaged n/s

rear exhaust silencer hangers corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge/205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge/205/55/16

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front bumper damage

Pass 30 Apr 2024 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front bumper damage

Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear bumper damage

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 44,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats in central row and nearside rear ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also heavily perished (205/55R16 91V Michelin) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (205/55R16 91V Michelin) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 40,907 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 36,597 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,510 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 33,510 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp glass (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,592 miles

All wiper blades deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ61 UYO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ61 UYO, 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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EJ61 UYO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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