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AV61 KFY

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 KFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,555 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,515 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 77,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inside edge getting low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,284 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,284 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AV61 KFY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV61 KFY, 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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AV61 KFY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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