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DA13 BBU

2013 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 BBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,717 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,994 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 92,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,654 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 78,377 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure around back box

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

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

Oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 58,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 45,021 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre has curb damage on outer wall

Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,034 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 27,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,816 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 19,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade small tear

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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DA13 BBU is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DA13 BBU, 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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DA13 BBU is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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