Mazda 6 (2013)
2013 Mazda 6
CarHunch analysed 5,521 real MOT records for the 2013 Mazda 6.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Mazda 6 passes its MOT first time at 82.9%, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%, but the headline concern is that 38.3% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see. Petrol versions do marginally better at 84.3% than diesels at 82.5%, though the difference is negligible.
At an average mileage of 77,443 and median of 79,856, these cars are fairly typical for their age, so you're not looking at unusual wear patterns. The average car picks up 1.97 failures and 14.2 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance issues rather than systemic problems—but given the high dangerous defect rate, have any used example independently inspected before committing, especially around braking, steering, and suspension components.
The 2013 Mazda 6 has a decent first-time pass rate (83%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 5,521 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 5,521 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2013 Mazda 6
Based on MOT data from 5,521 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (76%) | 4,218 | 82.5% | 1.97 |
| Petrol (24%) | 1,303 | 84.4% | 1.99 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 158,495 Mazda 6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mazda 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Mazda 6 vehicles fall between 62,941 and 99,223 miles.
2013 Mazda 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2013 Mazda 6s are still active.
3,590 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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