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VK13 KWL

2013 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 87,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs in very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 87,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs in very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 80,162 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 72,269 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,633 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 63,633 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 52,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 41,874 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 41,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,358 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 KWL is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

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

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