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KU12 XYB

2012 Mazda 5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,301 mi
Last recorded126,301 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XYB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 126,301 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills @ rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills @ rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,675 miles

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

corrosion both inner sills and rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 112,696 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tailbox and center pipe blowing. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion both inner sills and rear suspension arms corroded.

rear exhaust support hanger broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,213 miles

Lower Surface corrosion on floor pan/inner sills

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 94,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Surface corrosion on floor pan/inner sills

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,677 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edge

slight blow on exhaust rear box

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,552 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,503 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,537 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 56,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,989 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the cords

Fail 11 Mar 2017 33,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the cords

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,870 miles

tyre warning light on

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

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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KU12 XYB is a 2012 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU12 XYB, 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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KU12 XYB is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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