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BN61 VSP

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,316 mi
Last recorded58,316 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VSP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 58,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 56,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,054 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,799 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 37,717 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,070 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,266 miles

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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BN61 VSP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN61 VSP, 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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What year was BN61 VSP registered?

BN61 VSP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is BN61 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VSP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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