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AY13 VGJ

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 117,598 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,431 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,019 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near fail - 205 50 17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,278 miles

not all day running lamps working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,217 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 VGJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White 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 AY13 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

AY13 VGJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is AY13 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VGJ 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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