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BT62 LBO

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 LBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 78,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 67,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,872 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 28,823 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,914 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,758 miles

undertray fitted

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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BT62 LBO is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT62 LBO, 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 BT62 LBO registered?

BT62 LBO is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is BT62 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 LBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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