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BT13 ZKX

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,811 mi
Last recorded80,811 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,811 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to legal limit (cracking) ()

sump pan corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2026 80,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to legal limit (cracking) ()

sump pan corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,187 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2024 67,090 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,837 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 57,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 57,806 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,585 miles

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))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split and smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,929 miles

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

NSF wing mirror damaged, no sharp edges

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

Rear wiper split and smearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2020 45,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

NSF wing mirror damaged, no sharp edges

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

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

Rear wiper split and smearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2019 36,902 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Rear wiper split

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,894 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly cracking (not to cords)

Rear wiper split and smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,935 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear tyres slightly cracking (not to cords)

Rear wiper slightly smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,141 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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BT13 ZKX 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 ZKX, 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 BT13 ZKX registered?

BT13 ZKX is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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