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AY13 ZXU

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,206 mi
Last recorded49,206 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,227 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 35,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,284 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 19,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,123 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 11,123 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 ZXU is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AY13 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

AY13 ZXU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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