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AE13 VBK

2013 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 66,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stone damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damage to rear light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stone damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damage to rear light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage to rear lense (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight kerb damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 32,884 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,814 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AE13 VBK is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 45,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 VBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE13 VBK registered?

AE13 VBK is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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