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S5 BEV

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,853 mi
Last recorded153,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BEV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 153,853 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 153,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 142,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 119,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 95,233 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,220 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight perished

Fail 25 Jun 2020 88,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight perished

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge/feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge/feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,191 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade worn hard/ judders

Offside Rear tyre worn/ feathered on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,607 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,804 miles

n/s/r tyre worn/feathered on inner edge of tread

o/s wiper blade split on end

o/s/r tyre bald and feathered on inner edge of tread

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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S5 BEV is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 S5 BEV, 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 S5 BEV registered?

S5 BEV is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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