2013 Mazda 3 · 17,372 MOT tests
2013 Mazda 3 reliability
2013 Mazda 3s fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 3 years (17,372 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- 27.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 70,630
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,372
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.7% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mazda 3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.7%
- Tyres7.8%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.24%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.18%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.95%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.18%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mazda 3 reliable?
2013 Mazda 3s fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 3 years (17,372 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mazda 3 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.24% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.56% of tests), position lamp not working (2.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mazda 3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mazda 3 shows 70,630 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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