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CV61 HVE

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 HVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 103,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BALL JOINT WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 97,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BALL JOINT WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Fail 17 Jul 2020 75,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 58,075 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 20,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CV61 HVE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV61 HVE, 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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CV61 HVE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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