2012 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · RV62 LFZ
2012 Mazda CX-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 119,456 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA CX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV62 LFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 119,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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RV62 LFZ 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 (RV62 LFZ) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
RV62 LFZ Mileage History
- 10/04/202397,019 mi
- 12/04/2024109,227 mi+12,208 mi
- 12/04/2024109,228 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2025119,455 mi+10,227 mi
- 12/04/2025119,456 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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