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AE13 VCA

2013 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,073 mi
Last recorded124,073 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VCA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,957 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not at risk of falling off

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting light pattern

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting light pattern

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,202 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,334 miles

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CENTRE ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,154 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 56,132 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Nov 2017 44,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,190 miles

NEAR-SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE OFF-SIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,257 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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AE13 VCA is a 2013 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 64,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 VCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE13 VCA registered?

AE13 VCA is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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