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WM13 FTV

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,787 mi
Last recorded113,787 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 FTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 113,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter has a leak due to corrosion, advise change asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear lower arms rusty, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills

Pass 16 Aug 2024 102,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sets of front disc pads approx 3mm, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 102,317 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sets of front disc pads approx 3mm, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,770 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,018 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,024 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 33,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,867 miles

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 FTV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM13 FTV registered?

WM13 FTV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is WM13 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM13 FTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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