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VK61 WCN

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,096 mi
Last recorded77,096 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WCN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,096 miles

age related underside corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2025 77,093 miles

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

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

age related underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc at end of service life (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc at end of service life (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,028 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 56,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,057 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,083 miles

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

Light surface scratches to windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,836 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,654 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

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

Offside front tyre 3mm worn on inside

Offside rear tyre cracking

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,837 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Under trays fit

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,009 miles

Child seat fit

Under trays fit

Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WCN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VK61 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

VK61 WCN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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