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BN13 EFR

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,139 mi
Last recorded137,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 EFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 137,139 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 137,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 126,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 117,163 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 105,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 94,206 miles

Front Subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,324 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 82,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,827 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 15 Feb 2020 74,041 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,136 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,136 miles

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

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Tyre distorded and uneven wear. tyre cracking tread area. (4.1.E.1)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN13 EFR is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN13 EFR, 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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BN13 EFR is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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