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HW62 JHJ

2012 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 JHJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,840 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 76,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 66,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 56,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 47,562 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2022 47,562 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2021 38,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 38,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 37,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,946 miles

Nearside wiper slpit

Offside wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,213 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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HW62 JHJ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 HW62 JHJ, 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 HW62 JHJ registered?

HW62 JHJ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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