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PY61 HHU

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 HHU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 141,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 141,116 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 136,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,706 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 14 Jan 2019 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,512 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 93,512 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,811 miles

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

both front tyres and n/s rear tyre scrubbed getting near cords

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,926 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,926 miles

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

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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PY61 HHU is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 PY61 HHU, 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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PY61 HHU is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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