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DK56 DEC

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,128 mi
Last recorded102,128 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 DEC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 102,109 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front wheels have excessive free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,354 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 71,186 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,031 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6/2mm 205/50/17/93w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2/2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2017 35,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6/2mm 205/50/17/93w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2/2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,735 miles

rear tyres cracking

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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DK56 DEC is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DK56 DEC, 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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DK56 DEC is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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