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VN13 VAV

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 VAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,787 miles

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Fail 23 Jul 2026 79,732 miles

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

Central Rear stop lamp inop

Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 71,404 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,140 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underisde / all underside components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 60,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underisde / all underside components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,302 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside / all underside components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,384 miles

Drivers side wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,377 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 21,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,954 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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VN13 VAV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN13 VAV, 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 VN13 VAV registered?

VN13 VAV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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