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DF13 OUL

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,134 mi
Last recorded76,134 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 OUL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,134 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 65,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 57,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 43,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,142 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 17,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 17,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,790 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 OUL is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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