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AY13 VGD

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VGD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 121,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,983 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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 86,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 77,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,180 miles

All four tyres cracking

Both n/s tyres starting to wear low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,715 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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AY13 VGD is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY13 VGD, 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 AY13 VGD registered?

AY13 VGD is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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