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AF61 NKD

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,326 mi
Last recorded76,326 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 76,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,332 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 52,021 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 52,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 33,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 33,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,344 miles

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

offside wiper blade deteriorating

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 NKD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF61 NKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 NKD registered?

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

Is AF61 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 NKD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF61 NKD have outstanding finance?

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