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YS13 ECT

2013 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 ECT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,010 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 77,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 72,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner shoulders and close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar link slight wear

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

Slight wear and knocking in steering system

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner shoulders and close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar link slight wear

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

Slight wear and knocking in steering system

Pass 20 Mar 2021 60,548 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 50,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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YS13 ECT is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS13 ECT, 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 YS13 ECT registered?

YS13 ECT is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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