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AV62 DTF

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,215 mi
Last recorded108,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 108,215 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 108,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,451 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 104,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,979 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,145 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,972 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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AV62 DTF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 DTF, 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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AV62 DTF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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