2012 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · MF12 OLP
2012 Mazda CX-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 92,296 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA CX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF12 OLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 92,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF12 OLP 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 Cx-5 (MF12 OLP) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MF12 OLP Mileage History
- 05/04/202272,773 mi
- 11/04/202379,008 mi+6,235 mi
- 11/04/202379,008 mi
- 03/04/202485,069 mi+6,061 mi
- 03/04/202592,296 mi+7,227 mi
Average of roughly 6,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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