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BT13 RAU

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 RAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 74,368 miles

vehicle has underbody sealant applied

Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,374 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion visible underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty/water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty/water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2021 66,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody surface corrosion front and rear sub-frames

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. requires replacement now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,085 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 46,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,290 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,290 miles

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

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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BT13 RAU is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT13 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT13 RAU registered?

BT13 RAU is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BT13 RAU safe to buy?

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