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SA62 VOG

2012 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,519 mi
Last recorded173,519 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 VOG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 173,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 173,418 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 153,148 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 153,116 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted valve not fitted right (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,163 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 49,163 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,350 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,896 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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SA62 VOG is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA62 VOG, 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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SA62 VOG is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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