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VK62 MYW

2012 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,056 mi
Last recorded113,056 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 MYW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 113,056 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 109,016 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,904 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,349 miles

rear subframe corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2023 85,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear subframe corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 84,443 miles

Rear both sides of body inner sills corroded

plastic trims fitted on outer body sills preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2022 84,443 miles

Emissions not tested both bolts joining front exhaust section to middle section broken complete detaching the section thus no exhaust fumes coming from the rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between front section and middle section complete detached due broken bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread and complete bald on edges almost near cords presenter informed to have it changed at the earliest (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides of body inner sills corroded

plastic trims fitted on outer body sills preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 79,469 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Friction surface breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 77,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,798 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 71,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2017 61,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,418 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,806 miles

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

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

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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VK62 MYW is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK62 MYW, 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 VK62 MYW registered?

VK62 MYW is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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