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EF13 SZJ

2013 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,885 mi
Last recorded34,885 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 SZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 34,885 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front n/s and o/s mac/pherson strut dust cover perished

Fail 24 Jul 2026 34,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front n/s and o/s mac/pherson strut dust cover perished

Pass 17 Jul 2025 32,977 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,969 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 28,829 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 28,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,468 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2022 26,468 miles

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,296 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 24,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 20,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,317 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 14,111 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 14,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,232 miles

BRAKE PEDEL RUBBER WORN

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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EF13 SZJ is a 2013 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 45,631 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF13 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF13 SZJ registered?

EF13 SZJ is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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