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AU63 VBM

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VBM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 64,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,025 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 57,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 51,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,682 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing split pin from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre has runflat sidewall damage on outer sidewall and nearly worn through to inner cords/canvas on inner edge

offside front tyre at 3mm(1.4mm useable tread)and nearly worn through to inner cords/canvas on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,328 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 31,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 17,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 2 Jan 2017 17,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers slightly smearing

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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AU63 VBM is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU63 VBM, 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 AU63 VBM registered?

AU63 VBM is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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