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AU61 XUB

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,345 mi
Last recorded107,345 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,438 miles

generalcorrosion to suspension,slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,474 miles

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

both rear arms corroded

front and rear subframs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h11 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking advise (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

power steering fluid low

Fail 19 Oct 2018 90,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking advise (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,230 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,276 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 56,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,606 miles

dpf light intermittently illuminating

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 XUB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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