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HV12 FFP

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 104,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 97,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Lower ball joint dust cover perishing.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 91,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,815 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Footbrake travel long.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Footbrake travel long.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,237 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres moderately perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,104 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,007 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in front anti-roll bar rear bushes.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in front anti-roll bar rear bushes.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,318 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front damper weeping.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 37,792 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HV12 FFP 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 HV12 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

HV12 FFP is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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