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V888 RGA

2013 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 RGA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 77,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 77,307 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 70,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield not secured

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower control arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 65,085 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield not secured

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower control arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 225/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Fail 13 Jan 2021 47,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 225/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,258 miles

BOOT IMS DEFECTIVE

DETERIORATION OF NSF,LOWER,INNER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

DETERIORATION OF OSF,LOWER,INNER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER

LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM OSF STEERING TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT GAITER

LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM OSF,LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER

Fail 10 Jan 2020 41,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOOT IMS DEFECTIVE

DETERIORATION OF NSF,LOWER,INNER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

DETERIORATION OF OSF,LOWER,INNER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER

LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM OSF STEERING TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT GAITER

LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM OSF,LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT GAITER

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 31,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,545 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 26,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever sticking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,164 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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V888 RGA is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V888 RGA, 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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V888 RGA is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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