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VK61 WDM

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,802 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 131,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged hose pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,336 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 73,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slightly slow to read 27% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin next service (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slightly slow to read 27% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin next service (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low and worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 51,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 51,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,281 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 WDM 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 71.4%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

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