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VK13 KVC

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 60,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre cracked

slight wear at inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre cracked

slight wear at inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,027 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 KVC is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVC, 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 VK13 KVC registered?

VK13 KVC is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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