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SJ13 LFO

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 LFO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower osf and nsf suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 82,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower osf and nsf suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild loose

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 78,871 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 8 May 2024 75,457 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2023 72,826 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2022 70,946 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edge

heatshield insecure

Pass 18 May 2021 67,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,078 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,750 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade torn

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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SJ13 LFO is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SJ13 LFO, 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 SJ13 LFO registered?

SJ13 LFO is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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