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J8 VBL

2012 Mazda CX-5

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VBL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear in areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms slight movement bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,838 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle surface rust

Fail 24 Nov 2023 80,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,971 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 60,154 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 60,154 miles

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

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

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 12 Nov 2018 55,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,672 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,835 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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J8 VBL is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 VBL is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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