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VK13 KWB

2013 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KWB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 138,349 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 138,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to knocking from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,494 miles

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 115,492 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shielding broken away rubbing on rear silencer

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,060 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 67,060 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,855 miles

front discs lipped

front pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on edges

nsr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 29,003 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 28,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,057 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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VK13 KWB is a 2013 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK13 KWB, 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 VK13 KWB registered?

VK13 KWB is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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