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VA62 HFL

2013 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 HFL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 71,825 miles

Emissions unable to be completed visible smoke too excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 65,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 65,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 58,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 53,101 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,507 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,086 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 40,086 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 35,669 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,881 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 29,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,529 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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VA62 HFL is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA62 HFL, 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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VA62 HFL is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 February 2013.

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