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SM61 VNR

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,007 mi
Last recorded104,007 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VNR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 104,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 103,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,944 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 90,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 69,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 60,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 53,083 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 50,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,519 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,677 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 18,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VNR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

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

Is SM61 VNR safe to buy?

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