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AJ62 ZGW

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 ZGW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 121,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Box hanging down behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 121,625 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Box hanging down behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 113,344 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Slight brake imbalance front axle

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 107,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,683 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen scratched but not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has excessive wear on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,687 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,305 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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AJ62 ZGW is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AJ62 ZGW, 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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AJ62 ZGW is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 January 2013.

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