2012 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · SO12 XCA
2012 Mazda CX-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 103,177 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA CX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 XCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 103,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO12 XCA 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 (SO12 XCA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 XCA Mileage History
- 15/03/202494,833 mi
- 13/03/202599,331 mi+4,498 mi
- 14/03/202599,344 mi+13 mi
- 02/03/2026103,177 mi+3,833 mi
- 02/03/2026103,177 mi
Average of roughly 4,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Camshaft Wear (Early Diesels)Serious
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