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YY62 VXL

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 VXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 117,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,551 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 114,551 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure All bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,940 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,228 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,648 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 81,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,361 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,426 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,571 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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YY62 VXL is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY62 VXL, 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 YY62 VXL registered?

YY62 VXL is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 January 2013.

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The MOT history for YY62 VXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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