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SP13 MHA

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 MHA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 136,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,739 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 128,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 124,785 miles

Front to rear surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,785 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,001 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,001 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,086 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,340 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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SP13 MHA is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP13 MHA, 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 SP13 MHA registered?

SP13 MHA is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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