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EJ62 HLX

2012 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 HLX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,504 miles

Rear wiper spilt

Fail 24 Oct 2025 80,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper spilt

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,214 miles

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

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

Rear wiper spilt

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,492 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,632 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 72,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,010 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,864 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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EJ62 HLX is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black 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 EJ62 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ62 HLX registered?

EJ62 HLX is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EJ62 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 HLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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