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BU63 FHL

2013 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 FHL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 81,883 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor condition borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front worn inners to soft rubber and low tread nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 81,883 miles

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

2 lts of oil added none on dipstick

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor condition borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front worn inners to soft rubber and low tread nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 41,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,737 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,485 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,628 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

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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BU63 FHL is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BU63 FHL, 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 BU63 FHL registered?

BU63 FHL is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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