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HN12 VUW

2012 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 VUW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,356 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 71,203 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 71,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 71,160 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,132 miles

centre rear passenger seat folded away

engine covers fitted

offside rear (rear) passenger seat folded away

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

windscreen wiper blades smeering

Pass 7 May 2015 47,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

both rear passenger seats folded away

brake fluid level low

plastic trim fitted to both sills

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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HN12 VUW is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN12 VUW, 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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HN12 VUW is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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