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VE13 FPG

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,213 mi
Last recorded57,213 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 FPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 57,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 39,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,337 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,901 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2016 16,466 miles

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

Offside Front Wing mirror casing damaged

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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VE13 FPG is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE13 FPG, 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 VE13 FPG registered?

VE13 FPG is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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