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VK61 XCC

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,617 mi
Last recorded145,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XCC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 145,617 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 145,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 135,342 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 131,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 127,198 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 121,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,826 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,501 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,453 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 92,541 miles

Front 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 14 May 2018 84,306 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 74,828 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 65,658 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

suggest wheel alignment checked

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 56,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2014 42,169 miles

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

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)

near side front wiper blade split

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 XCC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

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

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