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HV12 FCE

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FCE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 108,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 108,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine reaction bar bush badly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2021 73,497 miles

top & bottom engine, body sills & underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 73,495 miles

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

top & bottom engine, body sills & underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,188 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 65,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,020 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,106 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2015 26,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,919 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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HV12 FCE 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 75%.

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 HV12 FCE, 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 HV12 FCE registered?

HV12 FCE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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