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VU63 NZW

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,402 mi
Last recorded82,402 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 NZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 82,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 75,774 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,749 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 62,473 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,344 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 55,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slight cut but prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,686 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 45,684 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 38,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,203 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,087 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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VU63 NZW is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU63 NZW, 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 VU63 NZW registered?

VU63 NZW is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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