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VE13 WUX

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 WUX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 103,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 99,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,644 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,623 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,514 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,061 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 25 Mar 2016 39,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

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 WUX is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WUX, 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 VE13 WUX registered?

VE13 WUX is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is VE13 WUX safe to buy?

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