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NA12 MXR

2012 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,842 mi
Last recorded116,842 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 MXR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,842 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 107,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,843 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sills covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2024 100,843 miles

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

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sills covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,155 miles

exhaust system components corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 91,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,684 miles

Both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 76,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 69,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 47,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shiled loose

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,591 miles

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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NA12 MXR is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NA12 MXR, 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 NA12 MXR registered?

NA12 MXR is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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