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VK12 AEN

2012 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AEN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 117,796 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,732 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,972 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,041 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear under side components and body

multiple under guards fitted.

nsr arb link joint has minor play

nsr tyre has item embedded.

os sill guard peeling and corrosion visible behind.

rear brake ferrule sleeves swollen.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 82,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to front and rear under side components and body

front discs worn and front pads worn close to limit.

multiple under guards fitted.

nsr arb link joint has minor play

nsr tyre has item embedded.

os sill guard peeling and corrosion visible behind.

rear brake ferrule sleeves swollen.

rotational noise at rear wheels ( brake disc condition badly corroded )

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,080 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2020 77,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,244 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 28,244 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 87,557 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 87,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 25,775 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 AEN is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AEN, 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 VK12 AEN registered?

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

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