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PY12 LSN

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 LSN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 106,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

engine sump corroded

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,914 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAYS COVERING UNDERSIDE OF CAR

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,438 miles

3rd row seats and belts not available for test

Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row seats and belts not available for test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield not Sucre underneath

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,082 miles

3rd row seats not checked

osr tyre slightly cracked and slight damage outer wall

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY12 LSN is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY12 LSN, 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 PY12 LSN registered?

PY12 LSN is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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