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KS61 VDA

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VDA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 91,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 91,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 68,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,964 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,943 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 53,943 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,384 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,176 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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KS61 VDA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS61 VDA, 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 KS61 VDA registered?

KS61 VDA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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