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SP63 MVU

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,287 mi
Last recorded105,287 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 MVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside front door mirror backing missing

Offside front tyre appears to have been run flat previously

Offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,576 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside front wing mirror backing deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,865 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,593 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 64,163 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Air Freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,929 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,747 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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SP63 MVU is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SP63 MVU, 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 SP63 MVU registered?

SP63 MVU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SP63 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 MVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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