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SW13 FOF

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,847 mi
Last recorded67,847 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 FOF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 67,847 miles

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

Front fog lamps not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 67,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder worn bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front fog lamps not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 64,141 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering rack slightly worn

Fail 22 Apr 2025 64,141 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front wing liner insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,630 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,600 miles

Accident damage to Offside Front

Parking Brake Lever has high travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody and Suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Accident damage to Offside Front

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated valve leaking (5.2.3 (l))

Parking Brake Lever has high travel

Underbody and Suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2022 53,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 50,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting close to wear indicators 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

poor corrosion underneath vehicle

slight damage to n/s/f tyres outer wall and n/s/f wheels outer rim

Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,800 miles

underside and components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 14,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres perished & cracking

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,897 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 FOF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW13 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

SW13 FOF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SW13 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 FOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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