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SM60 VSC

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 VSC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,946 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronst both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 151,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,877 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under body corriosion rear sub frame front sub frame cills

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight flat spot

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3\4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 98,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,358 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly inner edge of tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,958 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 58,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

babyseat fitted at time of test

oil leak

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2015 41,020 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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 VSC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSC, 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 SM60 VSC registered?

SM60 VSC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is SM60 VSC safe to buy?

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