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ML12 FAU

2012 Mazda CX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 FAU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,806 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 148,806 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 140,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,785 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 122,236 miles

Nearside Front drl

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,749 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,264 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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ML12 FAU is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML12 FAU registered?

ML12 FAU is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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