2013 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · SL13 TGU
2013 Mazda 6 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 99,521 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 6
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL13 TGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 99,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL13 TGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mazda 6 (SL13 TGU) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SL13 TGU Mileage History
- 23/08/202267,356 mi
- 18/08/202374,645 mi+7,289 mi
- 19/08/202480,945 mi+6,300 mi
- 15/08/202588,008 mi+7,063 mi
- 19/08/202699,521 mi+11,513 mi
Average of roughly 8,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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