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BJ61 GKX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,072 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated intermittant fault sometimes lever will travel all the way to its stop and not fully engage parking brake (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 57,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated intermittant fault sometimes lever will travel all the way to its stop and not fully engage parking brake (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,495 miles

Front both tyres worn very close and n/s/f has cut in outer wall

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres unevenly worn and starting to split 205/5017

Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,954 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 44,852 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,395 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,660 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 29,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 20,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,307 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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BJ61 GKX 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 80%.

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

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