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AV13 TLJ

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 TLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,694 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 43,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 20,505 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,178 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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AV13 TLJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 AV13 TLJ, 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 AV13 TLJ registered?

AV13 TLJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AV13 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 TLJ 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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