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SD12 WTY

2012 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 WTY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,693 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 102,688 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 19 Dec 2024 88,884 miles

FOOTBRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

FRONT SUBFRAME HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,909 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 63,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,548 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 51,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner

coolant low

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,490 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks 205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre cracks

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,488 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks 205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre cracks

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,616 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 29,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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SD12 WTY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 SD12 WTY, 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 SD12 WTY registered?

SD12 WTY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SD12 WTY safe to buy?

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