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VU13 XWB

2013 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

379,543 mi
Last recorded379,543 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 XWB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 379,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 379,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 359,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 335,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 314,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 297,202 miles

boot lid damaged. (still operational)

front brake pads worn low.

slight chips to windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 283,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 269,707 miles

2 chips in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 252,319 miles

slight chips to windscreen. (not in 'a' zone)

slight cuts to nearside front tyre outer side wall. (not to cord)

Pass 25 Apr 2019 219,364 miles

slight chip in windscreen.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 189,499 miles

slight chip in windscreen.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 163,299 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 162,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,882 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,516 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 XWB is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU13 XWB, 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 VU13 XWB registered?

VU13 XWB is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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