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SV13 ZVB

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,440 mi
Last recorded74,440 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 ZVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 74,440 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/rear sub frame corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 70,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose front inner wheel arch plastics (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 65,628 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose front inner wheel arch plastics (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,801 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,922 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Screw in NSR Tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 30,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 22,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 16,755 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 ZVB is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

SV13 ZVB is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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The MOT history for SV13 ZVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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