2012 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · YR12 AVE

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted in February 2026 at 84,312 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and environmental standards. While a failure occurred in early February 2025, the immediate re-test and pass just four days later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing and rectifying non-compliance issues rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle profile, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over fourteen years. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 6,247 miles, followed by another 9,218 miles in the most recent year. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used for short-distance local trips rather than high-intensity motorway commuting. The low annual mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based parts if the car sits stationary frequently. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills, as Mazda 5 models of this era are prone to corrosion in the chassis structure. Despite the clean recent records, the low mileage does not exempt age-related suspension bushes and coil springs, which often crack over time. Given the brief failure in 2025, a thorough check of the brake system for binding calipers or perished hoses is advisable to ensure the previous issue was fully resolved and is not recurring.