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VA13 LCE

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,222 mi
Last recorded106,222 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 LCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 106,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,644 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,644 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 78,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 48,916 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,766 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 38,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,982 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 24,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VA13 LCE 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 53.8%.

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 VA13 LCE, 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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VA13 LCE is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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