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BU13 JDF

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,766 mi
Last recorded68,766 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 JDF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,096 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front/ tyres also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,711 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 29,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 rears play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder 205/50/17 w96 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 23,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,087 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre cracking/perished ()

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,733 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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BU13 JDF is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU13 JDF, 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 BU13 JDF registered?

BU13 JDF is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BU13 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 JDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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