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BD13 LNU

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,979 mi
Last recorded81,979 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,979 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 81,979 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,406 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 67,406 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 45,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,513 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,750 miles

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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BD13 LNU is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD13 LNU, 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 BD13 LNU registered?

BD13 LNU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BD13 LNU safe to buy?

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