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AV61 VKG

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VKG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,780 miles

Front Both front headlights present poor image

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2023 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 71,123 miles

both rear tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,864 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 49,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,576 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,767 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 29,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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AV61 VKG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 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 AV61 VKG, 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 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV61 VKG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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