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VA13 LCJ

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 LCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,647 miles

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

underside suspension corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 50,239 miles

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

underside suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,161 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 39,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,154 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 19,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LCJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White 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 VA13 LCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA13 LCJ registered?

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

Is VA13 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 LCJ 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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