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SW13 JZF

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 JZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 68,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 66,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,140 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,430 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 56,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,720 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,264 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 JZF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JZF, 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 SW13 JZF registered?

SW13 JZF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is SW13 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 JZF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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