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VA12 FYS

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FYS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,495 miles

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

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

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 9 Dec 2021 61,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,810 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,178 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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VA12 FYS is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYS, 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 VA12 FYS registered?

VA12 FYS is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is VA12 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 FYS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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