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MF12 EEG

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EEG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,481 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 66,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 61,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,879 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 56,879 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 46,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust supports corroding

Fail 22 May 2019 41,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust supports corroding

Pass 4 May 2018 34,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back two ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 27,762 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 21,830 miles

all 4 tyres 3-4mm and cracked in tread lines

Fail 20 Feb 2015 18,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MF12 EEG is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MF12 EEG, 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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MF12 EEG is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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