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YH13 MVJ

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,125 mi
Last recorded78,125 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 MVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 74,178 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 74,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 71,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 69,788 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 69,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER IN SWEPT AREA

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear SEAT BELT REMOVED FROM CHILD SEAT PRE TEST

Fail 2 Jun 2021 67,149 miles

Offside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER IN SWEPT AREA

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear SEAT BELT REMOVED FROM CHILD SEAT PRE TEST

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER IN SWEPT AREA

Offside Rear SEAT BELT REMOVED FROM CHILD SEAT PRE TEST

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,872 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER ()

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

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in area b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,609 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH13 MVJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH13 MVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH13 MVJ registered?

YH13 MVJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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