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AY13 VPG

2013 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,106 mi
Last recorded153,106 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VPG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 153,106 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 19 Mar 2026 153,106 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 146,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 137,839 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 137,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 130,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 130,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2, NSR, OSR ()

Rear Inner slight surface corrosion , rear inner sill and rear axle

Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut x2, also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2, NSR, OSR ()

Rear Inner slight surface corrosion , rear inner sill and rear axle

Pass 5 Mar 2021 113,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre pressure low 195/45/r16 84l xl

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,566 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 3mm, and worn around inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,566 miles

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 3mm, and worn around inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothy sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight flat spot on the inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the inner tread edge down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two deep cuts in the tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothy sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight flat spot on the inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage to the rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage to rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers slightly smear

in car headlamp level switch reset

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

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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AY13 VPG is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AY13 VPG, 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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AY13 VPG is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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