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GU12 HPO

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,431 mi
Last recorded83,431 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HPO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 57,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,166 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,649 miles

Front brake pads near 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,872 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,894 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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GU12 HPO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 HPO, 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 GU12 HPO registered?

GU12 HPO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is GU12 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 HPO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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