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VO61 WMY

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,547 mi
Last recorded194,547 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 WMY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 194,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 182,970 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 182,970 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 165,360 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 165,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 149,419 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 149,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,961 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 135,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 808,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade split on end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished & worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade split on end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished & worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,152 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,130 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,830 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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VO61 WMY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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