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D3 DBO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,763 mi
Last recorded43,763 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 DBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 43,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,587 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 38,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 32,160 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,593 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 30,593 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 26,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 26,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 22,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,368 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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D3 DBO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 33,147 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 MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D3 DBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D3 DBO registered?

D3 DBO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is D3 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 DBO shows 12 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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