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VK61 SXR

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 SXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,659 miles

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

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

Rear wiper smearing screen

Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,659 miles

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

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

Brake fluid residue around both rear brake calipers

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

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

Rear wiper smearing screen

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,770 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,087 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 54,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 47,280 miles

Offside Nail in tyre both ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,979 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,933 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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VK61 SXR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK61 SXR, 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 VK61 SXR registered?

VK61 SXR is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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