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AE61 FSC

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,675 mi
Last recorded51,675 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 FSC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 51,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 46,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 4,584 miles

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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AE61 FSC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE61 FSC, 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 AE61 FSC registered?

AE61 FSC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is AE61 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 FSC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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