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SL12 VFG

2012 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VFG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,302 miles

All under Vehicle got underseal protection

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,716 miles

Engine lower cover loose.

Engine oil level high.

Exhaust heat shield at rear corroded/holed & insecure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn & cover insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion advancing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside corrosion advancing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from offside & nearside rear suspension mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside general corrosion. Corrosion advancing.

Fail 16 Jul 2024 82,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine lower cover loose.

Engine oil level high.

Exhaust heat shield at rear corroded/holed & insecure.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn & cover insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion advancing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside corrosion advancing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from offside & nearside rear suspension mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside general corrosion. Corrosion advancing.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight age related corrosion at most suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,817 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,143 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 62,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure x2 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 43,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit (inside edge)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VFG is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SL12 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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