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NG12 GAA

2012 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,127 mi
Last recorded168,127 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 GAA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 168,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 152,482 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 142,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 140,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 137,583 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 137,563 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to nearside rear door

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear round bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has damage in tread area

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,877 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,049 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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NG12 GAA is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NG12 GAA, 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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NG12 GAA is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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