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VK12 UKC

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UKC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 89,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,178 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,402 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 69,090 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 62,822 miles

all tyres cracking between tread

Pass 14 May 2020 60,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,933 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 56,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,423 miles

All Tyres cracking in tread area.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,158 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 38,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear seats folded down load area full

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 UKC is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKC, 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.

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What year was VK12 UKC registered?

VK12 UKC is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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