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513 DBM

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,777 mi
Last recorded19,777 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 DBM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 19,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Nearside and Offside Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including All Nearside and Offside Radius Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 19,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Nearside and Offside Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer Pipe, Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including All Nearside and Offside Radius Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 16,657 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 14,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 11,587 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,838 miles

under trays fitted

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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513 DBM is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,279 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 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 513 DBM, 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 8 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 513 DBM registered?

513 DBM is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is 513 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 513 DBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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