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CD08 COW

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD08 COW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 97,543 miles

sump corrded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 59,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,090 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2021 32,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 29,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,483 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 21,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CD08 COW is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CD08 COW, 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 CD08 COW registered?

CD08 COW is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is CD08 COW safe to buy?

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