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DE13 LCG

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 LCG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,628 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,511 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 80,510 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,138 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 16,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 13,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 10,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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 LCG is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DE13 LCG, 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 DE13 LCG registered?

DE13 LCG is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DE13 LCG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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