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HV61 VHW

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,732 mi
Last recorded50,732 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 52,664 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and showing uneven tread

Fail 27 May 2025 43,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and showing uneven tread

Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 29,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 27,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 16,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 14,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 13,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,102 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 VHW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV61 VHW, 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 HV61 VHW registered?

HV61 VHW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HV61 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 VHW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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