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VK12 UJE

2012 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UJE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeped tread 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeped tread 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 71,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeped tread 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing steeped tread 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 61,453 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 52,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 50,965 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,625 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 24,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UJE is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 UJE registered?

VK12 UJE is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is VK12 UJE safe to buy?

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