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SJ13 MWM

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,718 mi
Last recorded59,718 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake imbalance only just met (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,930 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front & rear areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,087 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,261 miles

heavy surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,335 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 24 Mar 2021 42,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 38,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,037 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,087 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,219 miles

N/s/r tyre on 3mm.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 MWM is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

SJ13 MWM is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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