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VU13 XVW

2013 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 XVW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,479 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,416 miles

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

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

engine missfire

Fail 11 Dec 2024 79,414 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

engine missfire

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,520 miles

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

engine misfire

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,518 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

engine misfire

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,728 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 51,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,750 miles

All tyres close worn on edges

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,495 miles

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

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

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 XVW is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVW, 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

How do I check the history of VU13 XVW?

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What year was VU13 XVW registered?

VU13 XVW is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is VU13 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 XVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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