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SW13 ELJ

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 ELJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 78,816 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 71,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 71,321 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,721 miles

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

front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,726 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 37,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,317 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,592 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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SW13 ELJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White 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 SW13 ELJ, 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 SW13 ELJ registered?

SW13 ELJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is SW13 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 ELJ 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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