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SP13 MMA

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,644 mi
Last recorded150,644 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 MMA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 150,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,492 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge majority of tread good (check in 3 months) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge majority of tread good (check in 3 months) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre of tread 1.41 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge majority of tread good (check in 3 months) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge majority of tread good (check in 3 months) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,535 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on nsr brake

Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,533 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on nsr brake

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 31,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,377 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 MMA 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 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 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

SP13 MMA is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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