2013 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · ML13 MKU
2013 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 124,344 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML13 MKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 124,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML13 MKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mazda 3 (ML13 MKU) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
ML13 MKU Mileage History
- 23/11/2023106,507 mi
- 21/11/2024113,352 mi+6,845 mi
- 21/11/2024113,352 mi
- 25/11/2025119,619 mi+6,267 mi
- 08/10/2026124,344 mi+4,725 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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