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BJ61 GJZ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,523 miles

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

rear brake pads low,,

under body and component corroded,

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,795 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,795 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,806 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some deterioration to front wiper blades

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,679 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,626 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,483 miles

brake pipes plastic coated/greased in places restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,561 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,112 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,384 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 25 Oct 2016 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2014 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing thin

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 GJZ 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 72.2%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

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

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