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AE13 ZZL

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,247 mi
Last recorded109,247 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 ZZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,247 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 109,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,026 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 101,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 83,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,170 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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AE13 ZZL is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black 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 AE13 ZZL, 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 AE13 ZZL registered?

AE13 ZZL is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AE13 ZZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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