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SV13 OBS

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 OBS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 134,473 miles

Front sump corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 121,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,527 miles

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

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,584 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,317 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,589 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted

advise under 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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SV13 OBS is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SV13 OBS, 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 SV13 OBS registered?

SV13 OBS is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is SV13 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 OBS 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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