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YC13 BNZ

2013 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

29,171 mi
Last recorded29,171 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 BNZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 29,171 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 28,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 28,454 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 27,925 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 27,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 24,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 22,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 20,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,902 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 16,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,160 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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YC13 BNZ is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YC13 BNZ, 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 YC13 BNZ registered?

YC13 BNZ is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is YC13 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 BNZ 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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