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VU13 YBO

2013 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 120,022 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 120,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,146 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 111,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 108,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last inch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last inch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,042 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,320 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Offside front inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,768 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp Damp

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner missing

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside Slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp Damp

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner missing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,717 miles

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

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 YBO 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 78.6%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

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