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VU13 YBM

2013 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,779 mi
Last recorded114,779 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 103,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre excessively worn unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively unevenly worn across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,112 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 66,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 54,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 54,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,036 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 45,035 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,417 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 YBM 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 80%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

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

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