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VK12 UHB

2012 Mazda CX-5

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UHB
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,132 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 98,130 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 80,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,647 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and / or under body components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,163 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 62,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes

Offside Rear slight bind on brakes

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear and corrosion (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Offside Front Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Offside Rear Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Offside Front Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Offside Rear Tyre, cracking across tread slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,725 miles

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 UHB is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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