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AU13 VJL

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,681 mi
Last recorded81,681 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VJL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,681 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 81,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,485 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 72,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,590 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 27,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,999 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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AU13 VJL is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 AU13 VJL, 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 AU13 VJL registered?

AU13 VJL is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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