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WU13 MFF

2013 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU13 MFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 118,990 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 118,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 105,567 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sump corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to sump

suspect osr inner pad getting low

Fail 12 Jul 2023 91,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to sump

suspect osr inner pad getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 75,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 30,991 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 30,987 miles

Emissions not tested car overheated (7.3.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,979 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,385 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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WU13 MFF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WU13 MFF, 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 WU13 MFF registered?

WU13 MFF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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