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HG61 KME

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,088 mi
Last recorded104,088 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 KME
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,088 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,609 miles

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Mar 2025 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play also present. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rust present both rear inner sill panels.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower suspension arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower suspension arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels not removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 53,352 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,343 miles

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

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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HG61 KME is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HG61 KME, 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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HG61 KME is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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