2013 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · RO63 YFT

The 2013 Mazda 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 121,393 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening condition or recurring defects in the documented period. Recorded mileage sits at 121,393 miles against an age of roughly 13 years, equating to about 9,338 miles per year which is typical for this cohort. The test on 4 November 2022 logged 93,603 miles, rising to 104,191 by 9 November 2023 and 111,855 by 16 October 2024, then 121,393 at the 2025 test. Annual accumulation holds near 10,000 miles with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. The only anomaly is a fail on 2 November 2023 at 103,947 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass one week later at 104,191 miles, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component. Given the clean MOT sequence, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable items not always captured at test: brake disc thickness, suspension bushes, and coil spring condition. At this mileage the original dampers and exhaust system may be nearing replacement regardless of prior passes. Structural corrosion should be checked on sills and subframes despite no advisories raised. The absence of flagged faults implies prior owners kept basic upkeep current, but DVSA tests do not assess wear tolerance on every joint, so a pre-purchase ramp check remains prudent.