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MK12 YJG

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YJG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 71,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,905 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,326 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,896 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 25,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,967 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 20,967 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2015 16,140 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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MK12 YJG is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK12 YJG, 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 MK12 YJG registered?

MK12 YJG is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is MK12 YJG safe to buy?

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