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BD13 NLK

2013 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 245,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 NLK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 123,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 123,124 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 110,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 110,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 96,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,789 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 74,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,163 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 62,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,466 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,229 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,417 miles

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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BD13 NLK is a 2013 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD13 NLK, 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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BD13 NLK is a 2013 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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