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VO13 PLV

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,546 mi
Last recorded42,546 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 PLV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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 PLV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO13 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

VO13 PLV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is VO13 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO13 PLV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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