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LS61 VAF

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,425 mi
Last recorded57,425 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 VAF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 38,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,764 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 30,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 26,602 miles

Front BOTH TYRES CRACKED & PERISHED ON INNER WALLS . WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.

Front WIPERS SPLIT BUT NOT EFFECTING THE DRIVERS VIEW,

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 19,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 12,633 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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LS61 VAF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LS61 VAF, 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 LS61 VAF registered?

LS61 VAF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LS61 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 VAF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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