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BV13 LXK

2013 Mazda 5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,565 mi
Last recorded224,565 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LXK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 224,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 217,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 217,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 217,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 217,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 13 Mar 2021 216,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

tpms light on

Pass 2 Apr 2020 206,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

both wiper blades smearing

knocking noise from engine when slightly revved

Fail 26 Mar 2020 206,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

both wiper blades smearing

knocking noise from engine when slightly revved

Pass 5 Mar 2019 200,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 200,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 187,824 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 187,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 166,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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BV13 LXK is a 2013 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 LXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV13 LXK registered?

BV13 LXK is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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