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SW61 VKS

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,297 mi
Last recorded120,297 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VKS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,897 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,815 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ,airfreshener ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,880 miles

top brake light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,686 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,865 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears=inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,185 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,484 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 VKS 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 92.9%.

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 SW61 VKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 VKS registered?

SW61 VKS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is SW61 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VKS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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