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J11 JOO

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,456 mi
Last recorded103,456 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JOO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn silver bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,959 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 81,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 59,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,423 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,651 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge[205/55/r16 91v,] (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ON LIMIT, (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,243 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Low engine oil 1.5 ltrs

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and undertrays

Low engine oil 1.5 ltrs

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,834 miles

Both front and rear registration plate characters slightly grey/black

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

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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J11 JOO is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J11 JOO, 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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J11 JOO is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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