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AY13 PUF

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 PUF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 92,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,795 miles

Vehicle is fitted with under shield front

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,491 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 22,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AY13 PUF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY13 PUF, 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 AY13 PUF registered?

AY13 PUF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is AY13 PUF safe to buy?

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