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VO63 VBU

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,614 mi
Last recorded86,614 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO63 VBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,614 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion encroaching onto inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion encroaching onto inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion encroaching onto inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,080 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 53,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 44,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,302 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,246 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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VO63 VBU is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VO63 VBU, 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 VO63 VBU registered?

VO63 VBU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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