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VU13 MGO

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 MGO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,375 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 62,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,112 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,676 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Fail 22 Feb 2018 39,676 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 26,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VU13 MGO is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU13 MGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU13 MGO registered?

VU13 MGO is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is VU13 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 MGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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