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DG61 VKM

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,999 mi
Last recorded57,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VKM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,351 miles

Front + rear axle and component have very bad surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake lever has long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 44,785 miles

handbrake lever only slight reserve left

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,969 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside,offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,522 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,100 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 18,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 8,965 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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DG61 VKM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG61 VKM, 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 DG61 VKM registered?

DG61 VKM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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