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MF12 UZP

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 UZP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,555 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,213 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 116,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front Brake disc dust guard deteriorated through corrosion

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes at front of arms bush bonding is just starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Under tray insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front Brake disc dust guard deteriorated through corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive General (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes at front of arms bush bonding is just starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 92,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,153 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,581 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2020 80,581 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 71,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,362 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 60,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

requires tracking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s rear ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,536 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting too perish

Fail 12 Mar 2015 31,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

rear tyres starting too perish

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 UZP is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZP, 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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What year was MF12 UZP registered?

MF12 UZP is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is MF12 UZP safe to buy?

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