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HV61 VZJ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VZJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,793 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,543 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 42,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,181 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,900 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 VZJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

HV61 VZJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is HV61 VZJ safe to buy?

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Does HV61 VZJ have outstanding finance?

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