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WV61 ZHZ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,589 mi
Last recorded142,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 ZHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 142,589 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 142,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 133,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 126,234 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 126,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 115,575 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 9 Jun 2022 101,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 91,215 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 91,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WV61 ZHZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WV61 ZHZ, 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 WV61 ZHZ registered?

WV61 ZHZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WV61 ZHZ 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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