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SB12 CWZ

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CWZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 130,843 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,644 miles

Body and Suspension Rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 Places (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 125,644 miles

Body and Suspension Rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 Places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 121,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 121,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,038 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under sealant applied

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,902 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Under body component covered with underseal

Under body covered with underseal

Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,542 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 20 Nov 2020 102,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

front pads low

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,229 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,505 miles

offside front tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,505 miles

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

offside front tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,778 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 48,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,528 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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SB12 CWZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB12 CWZ, 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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SB12 CWZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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