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SM61 VEB

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,496 mi
Last recorded79,496 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VEB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,496 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 78,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022
Fail 12 Aug 2022 59,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,251 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 48,251 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,682 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,577 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,800 miles

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

plastic covers on front sills & under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,656 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 16,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM61 VEB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM61 VEB, 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 SM61 VEB registered?

SM61 VEB is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is SM61 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VEB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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