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SL62 WTZ

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WTZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,818 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD 2mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 91,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD 2mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55R16-91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,507 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 85,502 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolt slack or bush worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 85,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner area of sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation both front (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension parts corroded

inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension parts corroded

inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,743 miles

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

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

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

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

various front suspension components corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 66,743 miles

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

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

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

various front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade deterioated

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear no access to all rear seat belts

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,206 miles

unable to fully check rear centre seat belts as child seat fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 46,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 46,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre low on treads on edges tyre heavily cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,851 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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SL62 WTZ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SL62 WTZ, 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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SL62 WTZ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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