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SM61 VEO

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,799 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Overall condition of vehicle indicates age. front and rear subframes, rear radius arms etc.

Fail 8 Sep 2025 129,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Overall condition of vehicle indicates age. front and rear subframes, rear radius arms etc.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,506 miles

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

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,146 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test "Phone holder" on driver's area of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear/cut on outer sidewall of tyre as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges of tyre tread face & Approx. 3mm tyre tread depth[205/50R17,93W] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Note;- Rear wiper blade deteriorated/worn

Note;-"BATTERY" was in state of "LOW" charge?

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges of tyre tread face & Approx.3mm tyre tread depth[205/50R17,93W] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "crack/stone chip" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,921 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 63,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,014 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,084 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 25,084 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2014 19,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 19,087 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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SM61 VEO 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 SM61 VEO, 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 SM61 VEO registered?

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

Is SM61 VEO safe to buy?

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