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MJ12 WZZ

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,169 mi
Last recorded137,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 WZZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle slight surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

H?B travel close to limit

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Outer sills part covered

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underbody part covered.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,140 miles

Heat shield missing on exhaust no risk of fire

Underbody covered

Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,139 miles

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

Heat shield missing on exhaust no risk of fire

Underbody covered

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,340 miles

Outer sills and underbody covered.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Outer sills and underbody covered.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,050 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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MJ12 WZZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ12 WZZ, 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 MJ12 WZZ registered?

MJ12 WZZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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