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VK12 ALO

2012 Mazda CX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ALO
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 126,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 117,132 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,896 miles

Nearside rear brake shows signs of getting hot free at time of test

Rear brake pads are worn

Wipers are worn

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,416 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,048 miles

Low coolant level

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Low coolant level

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,305 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts worn to approx, 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,926 miles

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges & perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,661 miles

rear tyres small cracks with in tread patterns

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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VK12 ALO is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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VK12 ALO is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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