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VO13 PNF

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,051 mi
Last recorded145,051 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 PNF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 145,051 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 144,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 131,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,459 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 120,459 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp has been polished but still slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 110,541 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens very cloudy affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,171 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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VO13 PNF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PNF, 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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VO13 PNF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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