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V123 MLA

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 MLA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,009 miles

Under Vehicle Has Black Sealant

Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,154 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 66,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 45,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,396 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 34,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,480 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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V123 MLA is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 V123 MLA, 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 V123 MLA registered?

V123 MLA is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is V123 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V123 MLA 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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