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VU13 YDA

2013 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,729 mi
Last recorded64,729 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,729 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 64,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad shims fouling on disc

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

Offside Front Brake pad shims fouling on disc

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 59,870 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pads shims fouling on disc

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad shims fouling on disc

Fail 5 Dec 2023 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pads shims fouling on disc

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad shims fouling on disc

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,142 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,259 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front too Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 52,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front too Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged N/S & O/S Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 52,672 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement N/S & O/S Parking brake levers on the rear brake calipers (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front too Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S Front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged N/S & O/S Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,786 miles

D.P.F Warning message displayed on the instrument cluster @ the time of the Mot.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 50,786 miles

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

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

D.P.F Warning message displayed on the instrument cluster @ the time of the Mot.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,071 miles

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,178 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 YDA is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

VU13 YDA is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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