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AF61 NKC

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,399 mi
Last recorded121,399 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 117,235 miles

Rear Axle corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 117,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 114,459 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 109,718 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s outer sill damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2019 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s outer sill damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,782 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has multiple minor cuts , not exposing cords. (3mm tread left)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has multiple minor cuts , not exposing cords. (3mm tread left)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,909 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 35,909 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,243 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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AF61 NKC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF61 NKC, 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 AF61 NKC registered?

AF61 NKC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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