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AY13 YLD

2013 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YLD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,600 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Fail 14 Aug 2024 65,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts, screw in tread and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,520 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 53,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 43,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 35,557 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 35,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 29,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 23,661 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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AY13 YLD is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY13 YLD, 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 AY13 YLD registered?

AY13 YLD is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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