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SY13 USN

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,218 mi
Last recorded102,218 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 USN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 99,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 95,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension corroded not excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost through to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 73,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 36,068 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,114 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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SY13 USN is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SY13 USN, 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 SY13 USN registered?

SY13 USN is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is SY13 USN safe to buy?

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