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AY13 POA

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,620 mi
Last recorded76,620 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 POA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 76,620 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod locking nut is loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Steering linkage likely to become detached Track rod locking nut is loose causing the arm to be loose. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 71,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Lamp Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,429 miles

rear tyres perished/low tread

Fail 13 Feb 2018 33,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished/low tread

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,859 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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AY13 POA is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY13 POA, 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 AY13 POA registered?

AY13 POA is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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