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VN61 EBU

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,460 mi
Last recorded76,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches/Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,250 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread/starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 65,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,132 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 61,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,081 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 47,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,504 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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VN61 EBU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN61 EBU, 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 VN61 EBU registered?

VN61 EBU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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