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BV13 LWA

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,175 mi
Last recorded59,175 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,175 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,731 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,427 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,104 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

some front and rear suspension components corroded,but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,110 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various suspension components corroding throughout the vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slight lip (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slight lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,453 miles

front brake discs have slight lip

Fail 6 Apr 2017 39,450 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

front brake discs have slight lip

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,221 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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BV13 LWA is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 BV13 LWA, 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 BV13 LWA registered?

BV13 LWA is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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