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EO12 VOV

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VOV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,029 miles

All the rear tyres worn to 4mm, rear tyres slightly perished through tread. Legal limit 1.6mm

Both front headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

Fuel cap securing strap broken

Various light body and bumper damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,067 miles

Both front headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

Both the rear tyres worn to 4mm and slightly perished through tread (the legal limit is 1.6mm

Fuel cap securing strap broken

Various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

Both the rear tyres worn to 4mm and slightly perished through tread (the legal limit is 1.6mm

Fuel cap securing strap broken

Various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,923 miles

All brake pads 60% worn , all brake discs slightly lipped

both front headlamp covers slightly deteriorated

fuel cap securing strap broken

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm, both rear tyres slightly perished through tread (the legal limit is 1.6mm

various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,697 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover &under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panel covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,186 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,185 miles

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

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

Rear exaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,325 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 54,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 44,412 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 44,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,046 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 34,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 13,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,343 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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EO12 VOV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 EO12 VOV, 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 EO12 VOV registered?

EO12 VOV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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