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SB61 WMC

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,278 mi
Last recorded112,278 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 WMC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 112,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,887 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 86,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 86,557 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 68,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 55,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to marker bar 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Fail 23 Mar 2018 55,035 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on all brake faces

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,800 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,177 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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SB61 WMC is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB61 WMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB61 WMC registered?

SB61 WMC is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is SB61 WMC safe to buy?

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