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SV61 ZSW

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 ZSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint and centre joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe and flexi complete End heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe and flexi complete End heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake travel high

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all supporting suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,105 miles

Front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded.

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

Sump corroded and has a slight leak.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Both center hangers. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded.

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

Sump corroded and has a slight leak.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,620 miles

Hand brake high but acceptable at time of test.

Suspension and sub frame corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,836 miles

suspension components and subframe corroded bit not excessivly.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components and subframe corroded bit not excessivly.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,042 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres coming close to limits especially nearside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded but ok. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,118 miles

suspension components corroded and poor underbody condition.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,117 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded and poor underbody condition.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn but efficiency good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 52,570 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn but efficiency good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,257 miles

drivers window don't open

Fail 1 Dec 2015 27,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers window don't open

Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Wipers Torn

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

O/S/F Wheel Binding

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

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 ZSW 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 SV61 ZSW, 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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SV61 ZSW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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