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HJ62 VTY

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VTY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,738 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 84,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

All rear suspension arms corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 18 Jun 2025 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 80,239 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 69,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,041 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 66,041 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,957 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 56,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,052 miles

Nearside wiper end split

rear row of seats missing,centre middle row missing.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 24,052 miles

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

Nearside wiper end split

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

rear row of seats missing,centre middle row missing.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 14,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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HJ62 VTY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ62 VTY, 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 HJ62 VTY registered?

HJ62 VTY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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