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AO63 VVB

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 VVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 57,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 54,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 54,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,553 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,819 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,162 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 22,692 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AO63 VVB is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AO63 VVB, 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 AO63 VVB registered?

AO63 VVB is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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