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VK12 UJU

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,291 mi
Last recorded107,291 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UJU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 107,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,408 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 73,723 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Fail 15 May 2019 73,722 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 58,166 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc excesivly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 48,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UJU is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue 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 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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

VK12 UJU is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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