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AY13 VPJ

2013 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,857 mi
Last recorded61,857 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VPJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,857 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both rear tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 61,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both rear tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 56,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,511 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 52,486 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,472 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 195/45/16w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 195/45/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/45/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 43,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 195/45/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/45/16 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,639 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,214 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and worn (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 VPJ is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPJ, 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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What year was AY13 VPJ registered?

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

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