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VU61 OYJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 74,487 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,659 miles

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Fail 12 Aug 2024 67,659 miles

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 61,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,722 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 37,722 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,560 miles

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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VU61 OYJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VU61 OYJ, 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 VU61 OYJ registered?

VU61 OYJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is VU61 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 OYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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