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BF61 DDJ

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,302 mi
Last recorded92,302 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DDJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 92,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,931 miles

rear tyres wearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

floor & sill covers fitted

minor underside corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

floor & sill covers fitted

minor underside corrosion

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,636 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing irregular

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,875 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,179 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,751 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 18,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,570 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,442 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BF61 DDJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BF61 DDJ, 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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BF61 DDJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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