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AU13 VKC

2013 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,173 mi
Last recorded89,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,173 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside going milky/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked between the tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts around the tread and shoulder(s), stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,292 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 77,292 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,302 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 72,302 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure housing loose causing mirror to move (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 53,912 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,219 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 45,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,785 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AU13 VKC is a 2013 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 45,631 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU13 VKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU13 VKC is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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