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AY61 XXG

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 61,436 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 51,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,061 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber has split in the middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge is also slightly perished and cracked on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has slit on the inner edge but no cords visible at this time

Fail 1 Sep 2020 38,546 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))

Both front tyres heavily perished and cracked on shoulders

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on shoulders

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,786 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in centre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,653 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,485 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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AY61 XXG 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 AY61 XXG, 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 AY61 XXG registered?

AY61 XXG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is AY61 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XXG 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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