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SM60 GZV

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 GZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link rod ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link rod ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2025 85,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link rod ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link rod ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underneath corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 78,503 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underneath corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,942 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,305 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear subframe.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under-trays fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,831 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,475 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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SM60 GZV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM60 GZV, 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

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What year was SM60 GZV registered?

SM60 GZV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2011.

Is SM60 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 GZV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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