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VK13 JBY

2013 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,160 mi
Last recorded30,160 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 JBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,160 miles

Engine cover, under tray and side pan floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jan 2019 30,151 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover, under tray and side pan floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2018 28,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/S/R Droplink Has Slight Knock (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres Feathering On Edges (Inner And Outer)

Rear Tyres Slight Cracking In Tread

Pass 8 May 2017 21,477 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly streaky

Pass 7 May 2016 15,928 miles

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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VK13 JBY is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VK13 JBY, 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 VK13 JBY registered?

VK13 JBY is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is VK13 JBY safe to buy?

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