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AY61 XZA

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,684 miles

Offside Front front fog light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2025 117,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front front fog light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2024 105,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 85,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 68,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,394 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 XZA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White 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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

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

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