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VN63 KOW

2013 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 KOW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,592 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 102,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,795 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Sep 2019 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,031 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 KOW is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

VN63 KOW is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2013.

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