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BJ61 GKN

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,685 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 61,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 Aug 2023 52,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,730 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 11,730 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 GKN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ61 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

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

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