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VN63 KOB

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,558 mi
Last recorded86,558 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 KOB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 86,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,217 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,273 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,326 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 56,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall curbd (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,182 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 30,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 20,429 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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VN63 KOB is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN63 KOB, 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 VN63 KOB registered?

VN63 KOB is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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