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DF02 MAY

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 MAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,973 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,237 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 54,172 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres advise change (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

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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DF02 MAY is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF02 MAY, 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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What year was DF02 MAY registered?

DF02 MAY is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is DF02 MAY safe to buy?

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