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PO61 XEP

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,315 mi
Last recorded47,315 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 XEP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 37,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 35,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 32,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened BROKEN OFF AT THE BOTTOM (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 29,967 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 29,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,468 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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PO61 XEP is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO61 XEP, 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 PO61 XEP registered?

PO61 XEP is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is PO61 XEP safe to buy?

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