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DA13 CMZ

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,914 mi
Last recorded131,914 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 CMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system rubbing against body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread worn (Borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 131,716 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system rubbing against body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread worn (Borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,661 miles

Exhaust showing signs of being hit from the rear causing the system to bend & foul on floorpan and rear subframe.

Front bumper slightly insecure but not likely to fall off or cause injury

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

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

Oil leaking onto & around catalytic convertor posing a potential fire risk

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,660 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust showing signs of being hit from the rear causing the system to bend & foul on floorpan and rear subframe.

Front bumper slightly insecure but not likely to fall off or cause injury

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

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

Oil leaking onto & around catalytic convertor posing a potential fire risk

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,156 miles

Inner edge wear front tyres

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Mar 2024 105,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Inner edge wear front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 85,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,500 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 78,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 39,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2016 31,915 miles

alloy in boot damaged also hole in sidewall of tyre

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 18 May 2016 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

alloy in boot damaged also hole in sidewall of tyre

offside front tyre bald 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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DA13 CMZ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DA13 CMZ, 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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DA13 CMZ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 June 2013.

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