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SC08 ATE

2013 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,275 mi
Last recorded130,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ATE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 130,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 130,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 153,675 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 153,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,287 miles

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

bad oil leaks

bad surface corrosion to chassis both sides by rear sprig front mounting areas

Pass 5 Sep 2024 142,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 142,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,044 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 117,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Pass 25 May 2023 109,512 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 109,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,850 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 107,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,165 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,165 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,629 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,259 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,921 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 58,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,250 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,802 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,231 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 40,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SC08 ATE is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC08 ATE, 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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SC08 ATE is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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