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BV13 NLU

2013 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 NLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,568 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 81,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,822 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 2 Mar 2021 62,153 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,411 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,727 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NLU is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

Is BV13 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 NLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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