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DF13 GHN

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,703 mi
Last recorded162,703 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 GHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jan 2026 162,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Dec 2024 152,063 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 152,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2023 141,308 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 141,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2022 127,792 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 127,788 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 strong advise inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 112,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 91,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 71,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,866 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (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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DF13 GHN is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF13 GHN, 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 DF13 GHN registered?

DF13 GHN is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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