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VK61 WCW

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,026 mi
Last recorded92,026 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WCW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 7 Apr 2025 83,746 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 83,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly opaque

little reserve travel on park brake

Fail 25 Mar 2024 77,329 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly opaque

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,097 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 72,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 64,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose in lower arm fretting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,274 miles

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction rear tyres different size to front (8.2.2.2 (g))

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WCW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

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

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