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DE13 LBZ

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,130 mi
Last recorded92,130 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 LBZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 92,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Going into brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,830 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 82,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 74,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming cracked

Offside Rear Outer brake pad appears worn but not full visible

Offside Rear signs of scoring, corrosion and minor wear to brake disc

exhaust system becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 68,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre becoming cracked

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on centre and worn to legal limit on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer brake pad appears worn but not full visible

Offside Rear signs of scoring, corrosion and minor wear to brake disc

exhaust system becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,384 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,191 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2020 45,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edges (step tread)

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,842 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 31,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,185 miles

both front tyres worn out inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 8,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 4,919 miles

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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DE13 LBZ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE13 LBZ, 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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DE13 LBZ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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