[SCHEDULE 13G] Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is reported to have an aggregate beneficial holding of 959,394 shares, representing 4.94% of the outstanding class, held by a group that includes Donald Smith & Co., Inc., DSCO Value Fund, L.P., and an individual, John Piermont. The filing discloses the allocation of voting and dispositive power: Donald Smith & Co. holds the bulk of control with 881,677 shares of sole voting power and 950,127 shares of sole dispositive power, while DSCO Value Fund and John Piermont hold 8,767 and 500 shares, respectively.

The report classifies the primary filer as an investment adviser and indicates the position is reported under the Schedule 13G framework as ownership of 5% or less. The filing includes a certification that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. An exhibit identifying group members is referenced.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A passive group stake of 4.94% is disclosed, concentrated in an investment adviser account.

The filing reports an aggregate holding of 959,394 shares (4.94%) in Motorcar Parts of America, with Donald Smith & Co. holding most voting and dispositive power. Because this is a Schedule 13G disclosure reflecting passive ownership below 5%, it signals a notable but non-controlling economic interest. Investors should note the split between voting and dispositive powers and that the position is stated to be held in the ordinary course, which limits immediate governance implications.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure shows a concentrated passive stake but explicitly denies intent to influence control.

The disclosure names the reporting persons and classifies the filer as an investment adviser, with an explicit certification that the holdings were not acquired to influence control. Donald Smith & Co.'s sole voting power of 881,677 shares versus sole dispositive power of 950,127 shares indicates alignment of voting and economic interest under the adviser. Because total ownership remains under the 5% reporting threshold for greater scrutiny, this filing should be viewed as informational rather than a governance-moving event.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common

(Title of Class of Securities)

620071100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 620071100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

DONALD SMITH & CO., INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 881,677.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 950,127.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

959,394.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 620071100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

DSCO Value Fund, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 8,767.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,767.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

959,394.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 620071100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

John Piermont

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 500.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 500.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

959,394.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2929 CALIFORNIA STREET, TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, 90503
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Donald Smith & Co., Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 152 West 57th Street, 29th Floor New York, NY 10019
(c)	Citizenship: A Delaware Corporation
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common
(e)	CUSIP No.: 620071100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 959,394
(b)	Percent of class: 4.94%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 881,677 DSCO Value Fund, L.P. 8,767 John Piermont 500
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: SEE ITEM 6
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 950,127 DSCO Value Fund, L.P. 8,767 John Piermont 500
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: SEE ITEM 6
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. SEE EXHIBIT A
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

DONALD SMITH & CO., INC.

Signature:	Richard L. Greenberg
Name/Title:	CEO and Co-CIO
Date:	08/14/2025

DSCO Value Fund, L.P.

Signature:	Richard L. Greenberg
Name/Title:	CEO and Co-CIO
Date:	08/14/2025

John Piermont

Signature:	Richard L. Greenberg
Name/Title:	CEO and Co-CIO
Date:	08/14/2025

FAQ

What stake does Donald Smith & Co. report in MPAA?

Donald Smith & Co. reports sole voting power for 881,677 shares and sole dispositive power for 950,127 shares as part of the aggregate position.

How many shares and what percent of MPAA does the reporting group hold?

The reporting group holds an aggregate of 959,394 shares, representing 4.94% of the class.

Who are the reporting persons named in the Schedule 13G for MPAA?

The filing lists Donald Smith & Co., Inc., DSCO Value Fund, L.P., and John Piermont as reporting persons.

Is the disclosed MPAA stake reported as passive or intended to influence control?

The filing classifies the disclosure under Schedule 13G and includes a certification that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

Does the filing indicate ownership on behalf of another person for MPAA?

Item 6 of the filing states 'Not Applicable' for ownership of more than 5% on behalf of another person.