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AY61 ZXA

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 114,834 miles

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

underbody rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2025 114,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,833 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 109,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BINDING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,822 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,698 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,698 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,570 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,375 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 ZXA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY61 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

AY61 ZXA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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