2013 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · KU13 XEM
2013 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 78,420 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU13 XEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2026
- 78,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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KU13 XEM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mazda 3 (KU13 XEM) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KU13 XEM Mileage History
- 02/11/202175,062 mi
- 17/05/202375,162 mi+100 mi
- 14/09/202375,199 mi+37 mi
- 10/01/202577,585 mi+2,386 mi
- 19/02/202678,420 mi+835 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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