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AE13 VBY

2013 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,742 mi
Last recorded49,742 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 49,742 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 44,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 40,799 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,068 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,384 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,289 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall deteriorated and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly deteriorated on inner wall and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,013 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,645 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 VBY is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

AE13 VBY is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AE13 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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