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DF13 XXV

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 XXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sump has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,603 miles

under sealant applied

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 98,088 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,174 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Aug 2020 89,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,393 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,158 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,511 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 XXV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

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