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DG13 FDV

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,489 mi
Last recorded113,489 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 FDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 113,489 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 102,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,026 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,831 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,675 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,515 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

kirb damage n/s/f sidewall

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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DG13 FDV 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 85.7%.

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 DG13 FDV, 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 DG13 FDV registered?

DG13 FDV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is DG13 FDV safe to buy?

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