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VA12 GAS

2013 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,792 mi
Last recorded145,792 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 GAS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 145,792 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 145,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms compliance bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10 - 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 136,795 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms compliance bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10 - 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 125,335 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 98,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,106 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,101 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,343 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,580 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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VA12 GAS is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VA12 GAS, 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 VA12 GAS registered?

VA12 GAS is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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