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VK12 AEM

2012 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,838 mi
Last recorded74,838 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AEM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,188 miles

front brake low/worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear axle corroded

rear pads low/worn

Fail 5 Feb 2025 70,188 miles

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

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

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

front brake low/worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear axle corroded

rear pads low/worn

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,684 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Jan 2020 38,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 35,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 29,023 miles

Rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,355 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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VK12 AEM is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK12 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 AEM registered?

VK12 AEM is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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