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BF61 HFS

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,601 mi
Last recorded139,601 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 HFS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 139,601 miles

Rear Bumper damaged but secure

Pass 13 Dec 2024 136,340 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 136,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 132,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,593 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 127,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,686 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 122,686 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 116,619 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level stoplamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker seeping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle structure getting dry + flaky

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,026 miles

Small cut in NSF tyre wall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,819 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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BF61 HFS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFS, 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 HFS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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