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SY63 MBU

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 MBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,180 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,769 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 33,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,076 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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SY63 MBU is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SY63 MBU, 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 SY63 MBU registered?

SY63 MBU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is SY63 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 MBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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