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SV61 WVU

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 WVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body under surface corrsion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,254 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,644 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,612 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,612 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper insert (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster/ broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,997 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 54,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 28,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 19,831 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SV61 WVU 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 66.7%.

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 SV61 WVU, 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 SV61 WVU registered?

SV61 WVU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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