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SM12 YBU

2012 Mazda CX-5

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,106 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cracks round tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cuts round tread (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,860 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,015 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YBU is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBU is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 27 August 2012.

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