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BU13 LDY

2013 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,730 mi
Last recorded73,730 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 LDY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,730 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,560 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 70,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 62,025 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,958 miles

Headlight beam kick ups and images poor

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

Nearside front caliper wet with fluid no dripping leak

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 46,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,802 miles

Front wipers smear

Fail 13 Aug 2018 38,802 miles

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

Front wipers smear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,118 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,243 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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BU13 LDY is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 45,631 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU13 LDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU13 LDY registered?

BU13 LDY is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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