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AF61 OYM

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,719 mi
Last recorded127,719 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 OYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,949 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on subframe, rear axle

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,115 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 95,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,412 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,318 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 OYM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OYM, 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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AF61 OYM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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