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YK13 XRS

2013 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 XRS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 66,445 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 66,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2025 60,997 miles

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level below safe working limit

Exhaust system central heat shield insecure

Nearside & offside headlamp reflectors of different systems

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2025 60,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level below safe working limit

Exhaust system central heat shield insecure

Nearside & offside headlamp reflectors of different systems

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2024 53,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2024 53,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 45,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,855 miles

clutch biting point high

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 31,282 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 31,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 22,118 miles

2ltrs oil added to engine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 3 May 2017 22,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2ltrs oil added to engine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obstructing view

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YK13 XRS is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK13 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK13 XRS registered?

YK13 XRS is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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