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NL62 DLE

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,537 mi
Last recorded123,537 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 DLE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,537 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,261 miles

Central Front Lower Subframe Starting to corrode

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2024 121,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Subframe Starting to corrode

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,283 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to N/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To OF/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Under body corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2023 119,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to N/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To OF/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,255 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,726 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various components

Far rear seats folded away and center seat not used as seat. These seat belts not checked.

Slight corrosion on rear discs and inner faces of front discs, pads ok.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,582 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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NL62 DLE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 NL62 DLE, 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 NL62 DLE registered?

NL62 DLE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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