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HV61 EWH

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,578 mi
Last recorded173,578 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 EWH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 173,578 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 173,577 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 162,596 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 162,593 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 157,282 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 157,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,605 miles

Coolant Level Low

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

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 6 Sep 2022 152,605 miles

Coolant Level Low

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

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

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,160 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,328 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 102,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,953 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 86,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,761 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,761 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,572 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,800 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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HV61 EWH is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV61 EWH, 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 HV61 EWH registered?

HV61 EWH is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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