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SX61 MYV

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,049 mi
Last recorded102,049 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX61 MYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit also wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,996 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit + edges close to 0mm + nail in tyre - advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit + inner edge 0mm + cuts in tread - advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit + inner edge 0mm - advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arm front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 57,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 50,070 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 50,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,910 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,042 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,297 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front and offside rear tyres badly worn on edges

tread wearing low on front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,962 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,783 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

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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SX61 MYV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White 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 SX61 MYV, 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 SX61 MYV registered?

SX61 MYV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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