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BB60 JEM

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,393 mi
Last recorded93,393 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB60 JEM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,393 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,694 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 89,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,341 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 57,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,500 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,730 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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BB60 JEM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BB60 JEM, 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 BB60 JEM registered?

BB60 JEM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BB60 JEM safe to buy?

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