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AO61 FPL

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,268 mi
Last recorded110,268 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 101,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,078 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,070 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 29,716 miles

Engine covers and undertray

slight damage n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,699 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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AO61 FPL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO61 FPL, 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 AO61 FPL registered?

AO61 FPL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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