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BV13 LXZ

2013 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,207 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 78,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,187 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2025 74,187 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 69,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,221 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,261 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BV13 LXZ is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV13 LXZ, 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 BV13 LXZ registered?

BV13 LXZ is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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