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BV13 XPS

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,018 mi
Last recorded79,018 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 XPS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,766 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 77,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,638 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear low

both rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,601 miles

off side rear tyre is slightly perished and cracked between the tread

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,296 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly/bald on inner edge

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 XPS is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

BV13 XPS is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is BV13 XPS safe to buy?

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