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SM12 GNK

2012 Mazda CX-5

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,551 mi
Last recorded115,551 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GNK
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,551 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 115,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 107,543 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm missing

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm missing

tyre pressure light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 87,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,003 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,151 miles

Offside rack gaiter twisted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,448 miles

Nearside Front mirror body insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,826 miles

nsf tyre 3mm and cracking

nsr tyre 3mm and cracking

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre 3mm and cracking

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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SM12 GNK is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 GNK is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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