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CH13 TES

2018 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,145 mi
Last recorded127,145 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH13 TES
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 127,144 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,830 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 102,829 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 22,386 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 22,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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CH13 TES is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CH13 TES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH13 TES registered?

CH13 TES is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is CH13 TES safe to buy?

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