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Mazda 5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

LP12 FCVMOT history

LP12 FCV is a grey petrol Mazda 5 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LP12 FCV grey Mazda 5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
118,679 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 FCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP12 FCV was last recorded at 118,679 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 7,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,106 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,573 miles
Average per year
7,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,679 miles
  • 2025 – 111,106 miles
  • 2024 – 102,756 miles
  • 2023 – 96,518 miles
  • 2022 – 91,242 miles
  • 2021 – 81,201 miles
  • 2020 – 74,101 miles
  • 2019 – 65,083 miles
  • 2018 – 56,596 miles
  • 2017 – 51,498 miles
  • 2016 – 40,321 miles
  • 2015 – 31,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,679 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear suspensions arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Various areas of corrision

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2x

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,679 miles (+7,573)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,679 miles
    Test number
    758805131635
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass111,106 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,106 miles
    Test number
    382381681842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,103 miles (+8,347)1 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,103 miles
    Test number
    410451423734
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire At fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass102,756 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,756 miles
    Test number
    642388698291
    • AdvisoryRear suspensions arms corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrision

  5. Fail102,725 miles (+6,207)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    854594535842
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspensions arms corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrision

  6. Pass96,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    216421432658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,518 miles (+5,276)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    362600851685
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,242 miles (+10,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    273377295450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,201 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    231942706369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2x (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail81,198 miles (+7,097)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,198 miles
    Test number
    809771961329
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2x (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass74,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    757937994309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,099 miles (+9,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,099 miles
    Test number
    320764809955
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass65,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    642704833755
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear most and central os
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Fail65,080 miles (+8,484)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    636947334829
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear most and central os
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass56,596 miles (+5,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,596 miles
    Test number
    853416822740
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

  16. Pass51,498 miles (+11,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    141308351518
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAdvise under tray and engine covers fitted

  17. Pass40,321 miles (+9,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,321 miles
    Test number
    722485718312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

  18. Pass31,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,262 miles
    Test number
    421117729437
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Questions about LP12 FCV

Does LP12 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 FCV expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 FCV?
The MOT on LP12 FCV expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 FCV done?
LP12 FCV was recorded at 118,679 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
Has LP12 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 FCV has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 FCV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 FCV find?
LP12 FCV failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front headlamp lens seriously defective, and 9 more.

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