Mazda 3 (2013)
2013 Mazda 3
CarHunch analysed 5,504 real MOT records for the 2013 Mazda 3.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Mazda 3 passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 84%, which is a decent sign—but 44% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol versions hold a small advantage over diesels, passing at 84.8% versus 81.4%, suggesting the petrol engines are marginally more robust long-term.
At 50,600 miles median for a 2013, these cars are running at typical mileage for their age, so you're not dealing with either bargain-basement runners or suspiciously low-mileage examples. The 15.2 advisories per vehicle signal that wear items (brakes, tyres, suspension) accumulate steadily, and with 2 failures on average when they do fail, before buying one get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and suspension components—these are the areas where this generation tends to need attention.
The 2013 Mazda 3 has a decent first-time pass rate (84%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 5,504 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 5,504 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2013 Mazda 3
Based on MOT data from 5,504 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (75%) | 4,146 | 84.8% | 1.94 |
| Diesel (25%) | 1,358 | 81.5% | 2.33 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 162,087 Mazda 3 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mazda 3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Mazda 3 vehicles fall between 38,130 and 63,654 miles.
2013 Mazda 3 — Still on the Road
Almost all 2013 Mazda 3s are still on the road.
Strong survival — 4,876 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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