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SW12 AWM

2012 Mazda 5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AWM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 108,420 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 101,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 101,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near lower arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 93,756 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind but passed brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf link rod lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind but passed brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 85,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play due to ball joint spinning in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 61,762 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,415 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,961 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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SW12 AWM is a 2012 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW12 AWM, 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 SW12 AWM registered?

SW12 AWM is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is SW12 AWM safe to buy?

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