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CU13 PXY

2013 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,676 mi
Last recorded140,676 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 PXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 140,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 136,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 131,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 127,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,884 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 121,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,253 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,776 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 53,666 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 41,749 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 41,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,389 miles

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

Offside 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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CU13 PXY is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU13 PXY, 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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CU13 PXY is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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