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AK13 BHJ

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 15 Dec 2025 89,734 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure bumper/wheel liner not secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

DPF lamp inlluminated

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively covered by tape unable to inspect condition on wiring (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively covered by tape unable to inspect condition on wiring (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dpf hoses not secured

intercooler pipe not attached causing a major vacuum leak/ lots of smoke

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,092 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 74,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,145 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,289 miles

Front discs inner face lipped

Front tyres wearing bald inner edges and surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mmm wear inner uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise repair (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,646 miles

Front Brake discs inner face slight lipped

Nearside Rear tyre uneven inner 3mm (may cause noise)

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slight uneven inner (may cause noise)

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 42,147 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 34,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,133 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AK13 BHJ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 BHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK13 BHJ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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