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HW52 GVM

2012 Mazda MPV

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,412 mi
Last recorded136,412 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MPV122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 GVM
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 136,412 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged.

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp lens damaged.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 130,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 130,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 126,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,236 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 122,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,294 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,353 miles

engine pan fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine pan fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,570 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,278 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,210 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,284 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

windscreen has damage outside of the swept areas

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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HW52 GVM is a 2012 Mazda MPV in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 122,236 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW52 GVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MPV is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HW52 GVM registered?

HW52 GVM is a 2012 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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The MOT history for HW52 GVM shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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