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AO13 FVS

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 FVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 55,169 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 55,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,601 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 41,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,855 miles

Offside rear tyre has a puncture

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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AO13 FVS is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO13 FVS, 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 AO13 FVS registered?

AO13 FVS is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 FVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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