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EF13 NLK

2013 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,058 mi
Last recorded224,058 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 NLK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 224,058 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 224,058 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 342,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 212,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 212,161 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 212,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 199,278 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 199,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 180,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 148,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre inside edge out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre inside edge out of shape

Smart battery management system indicates a fault

Fail 20 Jun 2018 123,256 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre inside edge out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre inside edge out of shape

Smart battery management system indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,212 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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EF13 NLK is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF13 NLK, 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 EF13 NLK registered?

EF13 NLK is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is EF13 NLK safe to buy?

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