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BF61 MLU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 MLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,798 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 100,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 79,078 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Minor surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,740 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,434 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 MLU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF61 MLU, 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 BF61 MLU registered?

BF61 MLU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BF61 MLU safe to buy?

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