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VA13 PCO

2013 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 PCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,074 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 109,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and splits in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,084 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres especially fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PCO is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

VA13 PCO is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is VA13 PCO safe to buy?

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