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SV63 VPW

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,176 mi
Last recorded69,176 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 VPW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 69,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,972 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 45,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 41,341 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 41,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,340 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF NSR OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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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SV63 VPW is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SV63 VPW, 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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SV63 VPW is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 October 2013.

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