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MK62 ZDP

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,795 mi
Last recorded112,795 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZDP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,795 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 112,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,685 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 107,577 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour repaired with white tape (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion set in

headlamp beam images poor (dull)

rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,206 miles

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

OFF/SIDE REAR LENS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,496 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 84,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 66,560 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,917 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and heavy cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and heavy cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,336 miles

condition of nearside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wiper blade split

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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MK62 ZDP is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK62 ZDP, 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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MK62 ZDP is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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