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2013 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · PY13 AAX

PY13 AAX

2013 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 87,618 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA 3
Year / Origin
2013 · Carlisle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
87,618 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Mazda 3 holds a valid roadworthy pass from the 13 March 2026 examination at 87,618 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend stays stable across the DVSA history. The tester logged a fail on 4 March 2026 at 87,613 miles and another fail alongside a pass on 21 February 2025 at 76,387 miles, yet each failure carried no listed mechanical fault. Such entries point to procedural anomalies rather than a deteriorating condition. Odometer readings track a typical 13-year use pattern at about 6,740 miles annually. The vehicle showed 63,662 miles on 16 February 2024, rose to 76,387 miles on 21 February 2025, then reached 87,618 miles by 13 March 2026. Yearly increments of roughly 12,700 and 11,200 miles indicate consistent private or light commuting use with no sudden accumulation or dormant gaps. The sparse record logs zero advisories across all five tests. Previous keepers sustained statutory testing discipline, but the twin no-defect failures suggest workshop presentation errors or missed paperwork instead of neglected consumables. A purchaser must still inspect inherent wear points on this 2013 model. The tester never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion, yet at 87,618 miles these components demand physical checks for fatigue and binding calipers. Exhaust emissions and tyre tread should be measured in person despite the clean sheet. The absent advisories do not nullify age-related degradation of rubber and dampers.
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PY13 AAX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 87,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

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PY13 AAX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 00:05
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mazda 3 (PY13 AAX) between February 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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PY13 AAX Mileage History

  1. 16/02/202463,662 mi
  2. 21/02/202576,387 mi+12,725 mi
  3. 21/02/202576,387 mi
  4. 04/03/202687,613 mi+11,226 mi
  5. 13/03/202687,618 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 11,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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