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VK12 UCT

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,369 mi
Last recorded68,369 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UCT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,369 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorating.

Exhaust heatshield is insecure.

Nearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Offside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 65,204 miles

Exhaust heatshield is insecure.

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Wipers smear.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,814 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,609 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,313 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

Front tyres are perishing.

Nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Wipers smear.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 43,467 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 43,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,555 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

no access to rear rear seats

no access to rear seats

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + nail's in tread

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge + nail in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + nail's in tread

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge + nail in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,839 miles

cuts in both rear tyres on inner edges but not to cords

drivers wiper split at ends

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre badly bald on inner edge + worn on outer edge + perished

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 UCT is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCT, 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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VK12 UCT is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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