2011 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SM61 VOA
2011 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 86,869 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM61 VOA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2025
- 86,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM61 VOA Mileage History
- 13/05/202286,613 mi
- 14/02/202586,869 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SM61 VOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mazda 3 (SM61 VOA) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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