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SM61 VNW

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,849 mi
Last recorded73,849 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VNW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 73,849 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2024 58,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,382 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside and subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside and subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 51,185 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 51,185 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on edge and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,407 miles

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

Slight corrosion underside car

Fail 14 Dec 2021 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge and cord/wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight corrosion underside car

Pass 30 Dec 2020 43,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 40,501 miles

Front front brake discs corroded inside face

Fail 30 Dec 2019 40,501 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs corroded inside face

Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres showing cuts to sidewalls

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 33,855 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,331 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 26,028 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 21,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VNW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

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

Is SM61 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VNW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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