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VK61 WDC

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 WDC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (lipped) . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,713 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,617 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 WDC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

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

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