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YP12 HXD

2012 Mazda 5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,542 mi
Last recorded159,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HXD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 159,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 159,527 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pedal travel and brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

central exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 20 Feb 2024 148,483 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,560 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2022 124,560 miles

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 111,777 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2020 102,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,994 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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YP12 HXD is a 2012 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP12 HXD, 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 YP12 HXD registered?

YP12 HXD is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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