2011 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SM61 VFK
2011 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 87,703 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM61 VFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 87,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM61 VFK Mileage History
- 10/10/202476,988 mi
- 10/10/202476,988 mi
- 06/10/202581,567 mi+4,579 mi
- 09/10/202581,576 mi+9 mi
- 07/09/202687,703 mi+6,127 mi
Average of roughly 5,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM61 VFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mazda 3 (SM61 VFK) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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