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VK61 WCV

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,281 mi
Last recorded156,281 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 156,281 miles

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

parking brake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2024 148,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,281 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 141,281 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,396 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2022 128,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,544 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,743 miles

handbrake travel

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 108,571 miles

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

handbrake travel

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,200 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,825 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,709 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,709 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,636 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 38,636 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WCV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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