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J40 VDS

2013 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,869 mi
Last recorded174,869 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 VDS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 174,869 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 174,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 162,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 149,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,772 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,197 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,945 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,050 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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J40 VDS is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J40 VDS, 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 J40 VDS registered?

J40 VDS is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is J40 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 VDS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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