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VES 554

2013 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 353,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVES 554
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPE ENDS HAVE BEEN COATED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 74,631 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPE ENDS HAVE BEEN COATED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,002 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face braking surface has broken away in places (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,782 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,769 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2020 45,769 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,665 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 38,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,034 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 28,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,703 miles

O/s/r tyre worn to around 3mm.

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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VES 554 is a 2013 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VES 554, 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 VES 554 registered?

VES 554 is a 2013 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is VES 554 safe to buy?

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