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YJ63 VAY

2013 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 VAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,774 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,774 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,241 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 41,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,578 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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YJ63 VAY is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ63 VAY, 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 YJ63 VAY registered?

YJ63 VAY is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is YJ63 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ63 VAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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