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VU63 XYM

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,668 mi
Last recorded72,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 XYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 72,668 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 72,665 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 7 Sep 2024 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 31 Aug 2023 50,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 50,491 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 punctures

Nearside Rear slightly worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,329 miles

all four tyres perished

nails in both rear tyres

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 XYM 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 84.6%.

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 VU63 XYM, 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 VU63 XYM registered?

VU63 XYM is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is VU63 XYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 XYM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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