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VA12 DCY

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DCY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,005 miles

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

front brake pads worn.

fuel and breather pipes corroded.

rear heat shield insecure.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,711 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,373 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,373 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 98,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 92,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner SILL CORROADED

Offside Rear Inner SILL CORROADED

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner SILL CORROADED

Offside Rear Inner SILL CORROADED

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 53,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,141 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 34,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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VA12 DCY is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA12 DCY, 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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VA12 DCY is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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