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SK13 GFX

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 GFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 81,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,669 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,924 miles

dangerous tread wear at nsf tyre

unsecured danger in boot area

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,710 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,860 miles

OSF WIPER SMEARING SCREEN

Fail 13 Aug 2019 47,860 miles

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

OSF WIPER SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,496 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine and underbody covers fitted

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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SK13 GFX is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK13 GFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK13 GFX registered?

SK13 GFX is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is SK13 GFX safe to buy?

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