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SW61 LXP

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 117,402 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 117,402 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlights opaque

manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 112,499 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe adrift (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust tail pipe adrift (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlights opaque

manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 103,258 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights opaque

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 103,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes cracking peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights opaque

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,700 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy suspect front wheel bearing noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

exhaust slight blow

Fail 19 Oct 2023 96,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 x 50 x 17 also bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy suspect front wheel bearing noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

exhaust slight blow

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,458 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 82,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,081 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 55,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,185 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind at n/s front brake

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 LXP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

SW61 LXP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is SW61 LXP safe to buy?

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