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VA62 RJZ

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 RJZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 91,887 miles

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,642 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 76,641 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 205/50/17

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,348 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres close to wear indicators

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres close to wear indicators

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VA62 RJZ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc 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 VA62 RJZ, 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 VA62 RJZ registered?

VA62 RJZ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 February 2013.

Is VA62 RJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA62 RJZ 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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