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VO13 MVL

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,828 mi
Last recorded82,828 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 MVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,696 miles

Front both headlight beam image dim product on lens

Front subframe corroded

Inner both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Nearside Rear trailing arm corroded

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,205 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 65,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,968 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,474 miles

Front front wipers smearing screen but still clearing

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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VO13 MVL is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO13 MVL, 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 VO13 MVL registered?

VO13 MVL is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is VO13 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO13 MVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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