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BV13 TMY

2013 Mazda 3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,534 mi
Last recorded180,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 TMY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 180,534 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,718 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,468 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 144,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged rear tyre badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cloes to the limit

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2017 90,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

front pads very low and discs worn

wiper blades split

Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

front pads very low and discs worn

wiper blades split

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 TMY is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

Is BV13 TMY safe to buy?

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