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VE13 FOU

2013 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,872 mi
Last recorded170,872 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 FOU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 170,872 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 170,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 167,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 167,920 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 152,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,775 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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VE13 FOU is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE13 FOU, 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 VE13 FOU registered?

VE13 FOU is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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