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VE63 DVR

2013 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,682 mi
Last recorded166,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE63 DVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 166,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 162,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 157,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 157,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 153,013 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sub-frames front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames [front and rear] corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2021 144,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 137,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 62,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VE63 DVR is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE63 DVR, 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 VE63 DVR registered?

VE63 DVR is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is VE63 DVR safe to buy?

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