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AU61 RVJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,469 mi
Last recorded45,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 RVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 35,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 35,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 25,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 11,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 9,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 8,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,800 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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AU61 RVJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU61 RVJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU61 RVJ?

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What year was AU61 RVJ registered?

AU61 RVJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AU61 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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