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VK12 UHM

2012 Mazda CX-5

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,931 mi
Last recorded126,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-571,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UHM
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,931 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,565 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 107,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 97,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

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 UHM is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was VK12 UHM registered?

VK12 UHM is a 2012 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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