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DK13 LYK

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 LYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,431 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust front flex weak

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

Front undertray and both inner arch liners missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust front flex weak

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

Front undertray and both inner arch liners missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,527 miles

Exhaust front flex in poor condition

Front Most of front undertray & inner arch liners missing

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a small crack at rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 97,904 miles

Central Front Exhaust outer flex loose

Fail 9 Apr 2024 97,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached OSF bottom ball joint loose with arm, retaining clip not apparent. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust outer flex loose

Pass 10 Apr 2023 86,436 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 77,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front Windscreen wipers not tested washers provides insufficient washer liquid for test

front and rear correct registration plates stuck on top of Incorrect spaced registration plates

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,010 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,057 miles

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,149 miles

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

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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DK13 LYK is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DK13 LYK, 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 DK13 LYK registered?

DK13 LYK is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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