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VO61 XWG

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,034 mi
Last recorded141,034 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 XWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 141,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,895 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,850 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,158 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre / top light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak down the leg round the base (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre / top light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,584 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken on edge (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,748 miles

front brake pads becoming low.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,741 miles

near side rear tyre becoming low

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XWG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

VO61 XWG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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