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BK61 EHD

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,753 mi
Last recorded111,753 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 EHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in nearside of screen, also second chip near centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 111,753 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in nearside of screen, also second chip near centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,944 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,303 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 102,303 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 92,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,211 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK / SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 85,179 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK / SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,415 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,110 miles

Mil light on.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK61 EHD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK61 EHD, 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 BK61 EHD registered?

BK61 EHD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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