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VU13 ODS

2013 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,881 mi
Last recorded111,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 ODS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 111,881 miles

rear subframe and rear suspension arms heavily rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2026 111,882 miles

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

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

rear subframe and rear suspension arms heavily rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2025 105,376 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 105,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 98,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Undertray likely to become detached Exhaust heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 98,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body corroded above rear subframe and suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,129 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

off side rear brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

off side rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,518 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heatshield on area around fuel tank has come loose

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,987 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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VU13 ODS is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU13 ODS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU13 ODS registered?

VU13 ODS is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 April 2013.

Is VU13 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 ODS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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