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VN62 HWT

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HWT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside and Nearside Front Inner Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion Showing Thro-Out Body but not too Excess.

Main Fuel Tank Feed Pipes Showing Corrosion from Filler too Fuel Tank.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Holding Brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 90,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside and Nearside Front Inner Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion Showing Thro-Out Body but not too Excess.

Main Fuel Tank Feed Pipes Showing Corrosion from Filler too Fuel Tank.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer Holding Brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 68,166 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower engine mounting bush excess play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 59,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,737 miles

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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VN62 HWT is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN62 HWT, 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 VN62 HWT registered?

VN62 HWT is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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