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LX12 YVY

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YVY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,586 miles

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

general corrosion on underbody not considered excessive

Fail 19 Mar 2026 82,586 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

general corrosion on underbody not considered excessive

Pass 13 Mar 2025 77,529 miles

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

general corrosion on underbody not considered excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,845 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

general corrosion on underbody not considered excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,457 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

general surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 8 Mar 2023 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

general surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,019 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,884 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 50,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,296 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,296 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Mirror missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,750 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,837 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner edge

O/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LX12 YVY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver 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 LX12 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX12 YVY registered?

LX12 YVY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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