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VO61 WZP

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,071 mi
Last recorded87,071 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 WZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 87,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,041 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing On Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 77,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing On Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,097 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,046 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 WZP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO61 WZP registered?

VO61 WZP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VO61 WZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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