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SV61 XZM

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,200 mi
Last recorded70,200 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 XZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 70,200 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2023 64,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,142 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,386 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 38,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,999 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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SV61 XZM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV61 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

SV61 XZM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SV61 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 XZM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV61 XZM have outstanding finance?

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