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EF61 DVW

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 DVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 82,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls split and cracked tyre is dated at 2017 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls badly split and cracked. tyre is dated at 2017. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,393 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracking and wearing on inner edges of tread .

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,231 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape...,205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,243 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 68,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S HAND BRAKE READING LOW AND LONG TRAVEL

Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,145 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders 205/50/17

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 46,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,741 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EF61 DVW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF61 DVW, 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 EF61 DVW registered?

EF61 DVW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is EF61 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 DVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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