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C3 CWG

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,053 mi
Last recorded86,053 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 86,053 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 86,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 81,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 81,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,280 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 74,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 65,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,507 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,689 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,968 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,625 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 23,624 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,595 miles

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

Offside Front tyre shows extreme wear to inner edge.

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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C3 CWG is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red 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 C3 CWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 CWG registered?

C3 CWG is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2013.

Is C3 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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