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SY13 USS

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 USS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 109,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 109,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 96,045 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 95,980 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BROKEN (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 64,337 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 53,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,950 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 30,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 25,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,186 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 USS is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SY13 USS, 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 USS registered?

SY13 USS is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is SY13 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 USS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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