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GY12 DKV

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,495 mi
Last recorded173,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 DKV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 173,495 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill trays fitted both sides

tested in wet condition

Fail 18 Dec 2024 173,488 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed unable to be completed dpf tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill trays fitted both sides

tested in wet condition

Fail 17 Dec 2024 173,445 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed dpf tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2023 155,123 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody components wet

Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,247 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inside tread

slight play in both rear drop links

slight side to side play in nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,793 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 115,877 miles

nearside rear 3mm

offside rear tyre tread starting to step

Pass 8 May 2017 98,861 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

nearside front tyre has sidewall run flat damage

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm wearing uneven and bald on inside

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyres worn to 3mm and bald on inside

Fail 8 May 2017 98,860 miles

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front pads low

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm wearing uneven and bald on inside

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyres worn to 3mm and bald on inside

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,473 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 64,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,504 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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GY12 DKV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY12 DKV, 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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GY12 DKV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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