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AY13 SHZ

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,814 mi
Last recorded144,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 SHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 144,814 miles

Nearside Front dipped beam slightly dim

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Mar 2026 144,794 miles

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

Nearside Front dipped beam slightly dim

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2025 136,448 miles

Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced both sides

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 136,438 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced both sides

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,820 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,598 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 58,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has slight split

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has slight split

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 43,285 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 SHZ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

AY13 SHZ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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