AE13 VCA

2013 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MAZDA
Year
2013
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 December 2026 (184 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,257 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2013 Mazda has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 25,257 miles. The recent suspension advisory is a concern that needs immediate attention.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,594 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.

Things to check

  • Dec 2018: Major suspension failures on both front lower arms, indicating a structural weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-15, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 13 years, averaging 9,594 miles/year, shows no fraud.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.

Mileage history

Dec 2015: 25,257 mi PASSDec 2016: 35,190 mi PASSNov 2017: 44,953 mi PASSDec 2018: 56,132 mi FAILDec 2018: 56,154 mi PASSDec 2019: 65,334 mi PASSNov 2020: 69,440 mi PASSNov 2021: 76,074 mi PASSNov 2022: 86,202 mi PASSNov 2023: 96,582 mi PASSNov 2024: 107,957 mi PASSDec 2025: 124,073 mi PASS124k75k25kDec 2015Dec 2025

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2015 PASS 25,257 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 35,190 mi
ADVISORY NEAR-SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE OFF-SIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
Nov 2017 PASS 44,953 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 FAIL 56,132 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2018 PASS 56,154 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 65,334 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CENTRE
ADVISORY Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CENTRE
Nov 2020 PASS 69,440 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 76,074 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 86,202 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2023 PASS 96,582 mi
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Plastic covers obscuring outer sills
Nov 2024 PASS 107,957 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not at risk of falling off
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting light pattern
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting light pattern
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc corroded
Dec 2025 PASS 124,073 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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