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VU13 YPY

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 98,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 84,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 82,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,361 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 69,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 55,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,099 miles

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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 YPY is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YPY, 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 VU13 YPY registered?

VU13 YPY is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is VU13 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 YPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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