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VU13 YDW

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,305 mi
Last recorded95,305 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YDW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,305 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 95,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,180 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,173 miles

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 6 Mar 2017 29,692 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,271 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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VU13 YDW is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc 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 VU13 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

VU13 YDW is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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