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AB6518HX

2013 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,413 mi
Last recorded141,413 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB6518HX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 141,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 129,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.3mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 57,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 205/60R16 92H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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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AB6518HX is a 2013 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AB6518HX, 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 AB6518HX registered?

AB6518HX is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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