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VK61 YZM

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,094 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,117 miles

Both front tyres are lightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,238 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,203 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 YZM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

VK61 YZM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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