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HV61 VZN

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VZN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s wiper starting to smear

Fail 18 Oct 2021 111,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s wiper starting to smear

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,592 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (not repairable

Offside Rear Outer brake pad becoming worn

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under tray deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,872 miles

Rear Inner both tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 91,872 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn to legal limit

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

Rear Inner both tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage in excess of 10mm in zone 'A' of wind screen but too high for view of the road

Fail 27 Oct 2017 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage in excess of 10mm in zone 'A' of wind screen but too high for view of the road

o/s/f tyre worn near limit and bald on edges

very slight play in o/s/r ant-roll bar drop link

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,516 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 60,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer + inner edge's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on outer + inner edge's (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished + worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished + worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,726 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 VZN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

HV61 VZN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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