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SW12 LWE

2012 Mazda CX-5

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,832 mi
Last recorded115,832 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LWE
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 115,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 106,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,114 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 99,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 80,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 63,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,132 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,120 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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SW12 LWE is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Grey 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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SW12 LWE is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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