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BF63 FVV

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,634 mi
Last recorded147,634 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 FVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 147,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 147,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 132,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGE OF TYRE CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,022 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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BF63 FVV is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF63 FVV, 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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What year was BF63 FVV registered?

BF63 FVV is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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