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SJ13 MXP

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,661 mi
Last recorded114,661 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 114,661 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,364 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 95,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,238 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Jul 2016 67,238 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,237 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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SJ13 MXP 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 76.9%.

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 SJ13 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

SJ13 MXP is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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