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VO61 WLP

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 WLP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle including suspension and brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,007 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2025 94,007 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre heat shield loose

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 May 2024 89,554 miles

front and rear suspensions starting to show light corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,569 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 86,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 82,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 78,120 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 73,518 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))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO61 WLP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 VO61 WLP, 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 VO61 WLP registered?

VO61 WLP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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