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VK12 UGZ

2012 Mazda CX-5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UGZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,620 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 66,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,018 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr/osr (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All - front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,184 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 62,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,954 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 26,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGZ is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGZ is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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