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SL12 BPE

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BPE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,931 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,731 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 110,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,227 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S + N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES + O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,013 miles

both front bottom arm bushes slightly worn

o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,172 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre low on inner edge and perished between tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SL12 BPE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL12 BPE, 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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SL12 BPE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is SL12 BPE safe to buy?

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