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AY63 VWS

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VWS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 62,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 74,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 48,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,397 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 11,862 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished - borderline

Fail 18 Mar 2018 11,862 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished - borderline

Pass 23 Sep 2017 11,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 8,631 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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AY63 VWS is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 AY63 VWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY63 VWS registered?

AY63 VWS is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AY63 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 VWS 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.

Does AY63 VWS have outstanding finance?

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