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WM13 FTE

2013 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,743 mi
Last recorded104,743 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 FTE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,743 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both rear, painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 100,691 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 93,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 91,506 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2023 91,506 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,766 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 77,923 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly inner edge

Pass 7 May 2020 68,536 miles

bad lip front brake discs inner surfaces

both front tyres wearing badly inner edges getting close to cords!

Fail 6 May 2020 68,521 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bad lip front brake discs inner surfaces

both front tyres wearing badly inner edges getting close to cords!

tow bar ball partly blocking view of number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,442 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,441 miles

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

excessive travel in parking brake lever.

Pass 8 May 2018 51,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,525 miles

Front wipers split but clearing screen efficiently

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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WM13 FTE is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM13 FTE, 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 WM13 FTE registered?

WM13 FTE is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is WM13 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM13 FTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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