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AE13 VBM

2013 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VBM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 77,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre misshaping

Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 44,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 11,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall not showing cords

Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,429 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 VBM is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE13 VBM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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