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Y21 AHJ

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,067 mi
Last recorded141,067 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 AHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 141,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,865 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2022 100,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread ()

Pass 17 May 2021 95,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread also worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,498 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,038 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,609 miles

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

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

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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Y21 AHJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 Y21 AHJ, 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 Y21 AHJ registered?

Y21 AHJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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