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YE57 SCO

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 SCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,252 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 100,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,128 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn but no excessive play

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 85,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 85,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mount Broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,737 miles

Front heat shield slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer wall 205-50-17

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement positioned at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,719 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 58,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside rear inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,368 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 21,849 miles

wiper blade torn

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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YE57 SCO is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YE57 SCO, 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 YE57 SCO registered?

YE57 SCO is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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