MOT Status
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121,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been cooked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres aged
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been cooked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres aged
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside and components corroded
Service brake lagging in operation pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside and components corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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SW13 VZY 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 VZY, 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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SW13 VZY is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2013.
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