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DF13 LJE

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,319 mi
Last recorded51,319 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 LJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,754 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & cracking

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge will soon need changing

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyres cracking and rear tyres lumpy on inner tread blocks

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,293 miles

Rear tyres cracking and wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,324 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,235 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,042 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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DF13 LJE is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF13 LJE, 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 DF13 LJE registered?

DF13 LJE is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2013.

Is DF13 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 LJE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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