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AK13 BHU

2013 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BHU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 134,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 130,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level over max

slight knock noise heard from nearside front suspension when driving through rollers

Fail 30 Jun 2025 130,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated over lettering and numbers (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level over max

slight knock noise heard from nearside front suspension when driving through rollers

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flickering sometimes when lamps turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust heat shield rattles (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges / close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 14 Jun 2023 110,739 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror unit indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flickering sometimes when lamps turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust heat shield rattles (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges / close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 102,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (slight stepping inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,143 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,143 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,885 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,918 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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AK13 BHU is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,020 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 BHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK13 BHU registered?

AK13 BHU is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is AK13 BHU safe to buy?

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