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BT62 YYP

2013 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,597 mi
Last recorded69,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 YYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,597 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 69,553 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2025 64,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 64,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,668 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,780 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 46,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 36,915 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 36,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,755 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on the inner tread area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.9mm (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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BT62 YYP is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 BT62 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

BT62 YYP is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BT62 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 YYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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