MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension Componants are rusty
Front brake pads worn low
General underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil level high
Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension Componants are rusty
Front brake pads worn low
General underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil level high
Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all of front suspension and rear suspension is very rusty
both front wishbones rear bushes are in poor condition
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
general under body corrosion
offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover is perished
offside rear tyre side wall in poor condition
plastic sill covers are fitted
slight gear box oil leak
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST12 VBJ is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ST12 VBJ, 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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What year was ST12 VBJ registered?
ST12 VBJ is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 August 2012.
Is ST12 VBJ safe to buy?
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