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WF13 LCU

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 LCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play plus n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,269 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,117 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,159 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,159 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 43,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,558 miles

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

windscreen scratched by near side wiper blade

Fail 25 May 2016 23,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure broken (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure broken (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched by near side wiper blade

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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WF13 LCU 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 83.3%.

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 WF13 LCU, 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 WF13 LCU registered?

WF13 LCU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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