MOT Status
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94,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs lipped and corroded
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
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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