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WM62 VNV

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM62 VNV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 91,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 91,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 81,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,015 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has two cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,829 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 22 Jun 2021 54,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,703 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 49,685 miles

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

advise rear wiper be replaced before screen damage occurs

Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,220 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 29,026 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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WM62 VNV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM62 VNV, 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 WM62 VNV registered?

WM62 VNV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is WM62 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM62 VNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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