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BJ61 GHV

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,626 mi
Last recorded99,626 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,626 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front disc backing plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension .

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,853 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,478 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 63,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever high little reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 38,257 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,644 miles

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre perishing between tread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing between tread & on sidewalls

Fail 16 Oct 2015 22,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is only just within legal limits req replacing a s a p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing between tread & on sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,059 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Oct 2014 15,059 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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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BJ61 GHV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ61 GHV, 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 BJ61 GHV registered?

BJ61 GHV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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