2012 Mazda 5 1.6L Diesel · VK12 AEV
2012 Mazda 5 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08/03/2012. Recorded mileage 36,853 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
VK12 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 36,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VK12 AEV Mileage History
- 18/05/202329,219 mi
- 18/05/202329,219 mi
- 17/05/202430,208 mi+989 mi
- 29/05/202530,739 mi+531 mi
- 28/05/202636,853 mi+6,114 mi
Average of roughly 2,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VK12 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 5 (VK12 AEV) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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