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AE13 VAM

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VAM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,266 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,229 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,440 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm /2.0mm 205/50x17 89w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,400 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,400 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2016 14,288 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AE13 VAM is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE13 VAM registered?

AE13 VAM is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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