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BF13 UKY

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,529 mi
Last recorded187,529 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 UKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 187,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 183,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 183,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 175,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 165,447 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 165,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn grooved and corroded also pitted both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear unable to test seat belt properly due to child seat being fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn grooved and corroded also pitted both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 151,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 145,596 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front and rear discs are rusty

offside and nearside front tyres are worn inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2021 145,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front and rear discs are rusty

offside and nearside front tyres are worn inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,380 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,614 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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BF13 UKY is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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