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BV13 OJN

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,999 mi
Last recorded119,999 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OJN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 109,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2023 98,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight split but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,443 miles

slight smell of fuel

Pass 8 May 2019 83,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,375 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 71,374 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 51,325 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre has irregular wear to inner tread

osr tyre has irregular wear to inner tread

Pass 13 Feb 2016 31,904 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen effectively

removed items from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV13 OJN is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV13 OJN, 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 BV13 OJN registered?

BV13 OJN is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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