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BN61 VSX

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,303 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Slight blow centre pipe

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

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

Under vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,001 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Slight blow centre pipe

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & offside, Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded, Coated in black under spray

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 92,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded, Slight blow centre pipe

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & offside, Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded, Coated in black under spray

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe, corroded system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Under vehicle & suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 89,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe, corroded system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Under vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 86,160 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,960 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,812 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,849 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 VSX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN61 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

BN61 VSX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is BN61 VSX safe to buy?

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