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SW61 CYA

2011 Mazda 3

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,876 mi
Last recorded88,876 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CYA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 88,876 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 26 May 2026 88,876 miles

General underbody corrosion

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2025 84,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,616 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 80,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 74,737 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn down close to wear markers , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn down close to wear markers, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 63,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,352 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,718 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 17 Jun 2016 19,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 19,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 14,127 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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SW61 CYA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW61 CYA, 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 SW61 CYA registered?

SW61 CYA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is SW61 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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