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AU61 RVP

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,344 mi
Last recorded122,344 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 RVP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall split, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 115,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall split, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,449 miles

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

deep cut in o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and very thin!

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,824 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,630 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre completely bald on inner edge and rubber thin

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,412 miles

large amount of travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

large amount of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,262 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 366,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 27,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RVP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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