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DG61 VKX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 145,015 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 135,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 120,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,999 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 106,999 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 857,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 65,535 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 53,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf tyre small cut to sidewall

rear wiper split

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 VKX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 VKX registered?

DG61 VKX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is DG61 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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