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SH61 EVR

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 EVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,305 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,276 miles

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,773 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,809 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,570 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,793 miles

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

hand brake efficiency just met on near side

Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,634 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres getting low.

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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SH61 EVR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White 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 SH61 EVR, 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

How do I check the history of SH61 EVR?

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What year was SH61 EVR registered?

SH61 EVR is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is SH61 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 EVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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