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RF12 GFG

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 GFG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 120,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 120,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,212 miles

Movement both front lower arm rear bushes

Rear brake pads worn low

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 54,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 1.6mm outer edge& 1mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,138 miles

3rd row of seats not in use at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2018 47,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row of seats not in use at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two fitted at rear, preventing a full check on 3 belts ()

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

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

engine bay covers and undertrays, obscuring some items

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,287 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RF12 GFG is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF12 GFG, 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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RF12 GFG is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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