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SV13 KFJ

2013 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,012 mi
Last recorded84,012 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 KFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,025 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,692 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 34,901 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,154 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

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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SV13 KFJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV13 KFJ, 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 SV13 KFJ registered?

SV13 KFJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SV13 KFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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