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SM12 ZTZ

2012 Mazda CX-5

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZTZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,600 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s [ at spring mount ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter area wet

fuel pipes wet n/s undertray

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s [ at spring mount ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter area wet

fuel pipes wet n/s undertray

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,837 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive at front suspention arm wet suspecy brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 57,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s anmd n/s/f at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive at front suspention arm wet suspecy brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,844 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,932 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 52,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,950 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 50,950 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,515 miles

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 ZTZ is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTZ is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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