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SM61 VFX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 91,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,404 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,768 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 68,768 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,682 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,123 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,774 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,683 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 31,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 24,885 miles

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

N/s/r tyre has a nail in it and a cut in tread.

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

Passenger wiper worn.

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 VFX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

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