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AO61 KTV

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,507 mi
Last recorded128,507 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 128,507 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 128,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 124,509 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 124,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,343 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 106,677 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 106,677 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,928 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,417 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,805 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 KTV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO61 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

AO61 KTV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AO61 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 KTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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