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BF13 JHV

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,264 mi
Last recorded55,264 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 JHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 55,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 50,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CAUTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CAUTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 45,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CAUTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CAUTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 29,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,406 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall is cut, but not showing any cords

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is cut, but not showing any cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread is cracked

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

light cracking on offside & nearside rear tyre outer edges

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in both rear tyres .

Fail 23 Mar 2016 13,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in both rear tyres .

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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BF13 JHV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF13 JHV, 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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BF13 JHV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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