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SH13 BVU

2013 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 BVU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,029 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever very high

underside of vech is undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2025 133,355 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake lever very high

underside of vech is undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2024 124,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside rear support crossmember holed and corroded above subframe.

Fail 10 Jan 2024 124,923 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear support crossmember holed and corroded above subframe.

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,424 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed ends of both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed ends of both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,359 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,586 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 19 May 2018 65,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,442 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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SH13 BVU is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH13 BVU, 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 SH13 BVU registered?

SH13 BVU is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is SH13 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 BVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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