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VU13 XXO

2013 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 XXO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 128,271 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cover with protection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cover with protection coat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted cover with road dirt

Fail 27 Feb 2026 128,271 miles

Emissions unable to be completed visible smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cover with protection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cover with protection coat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted cover with road dirt

Fail 3 Feb 2026 128,202 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,748 miles

Exhaust fuel tank heat-shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF , rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,733 miles

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

engine noise from timing chain area

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,496 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 89,496 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,655 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,803 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 XXO is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Black 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 VU13 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

VU13 XXO is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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