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FR13 DFU

2013 Mazda 5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 DFU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 97,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,949 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 92,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,566 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 79,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 79,714 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,498 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 73,495 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 54,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,398 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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FR13 DFU is a 2013 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR13 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR13 DFU registered?

FR13 DFU is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is FR13 DFU safe to buy?

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