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BK61 HGJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,229 mi
Last recorded141,229 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 HGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 141,229 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND BODY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 141,228 miles

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

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND BODY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light bulb 501 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,253 miles

Auxiliary belt worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,685 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,867 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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BK61 HGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK61 HGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK61 HGJ registered?

BK61 HGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BK61 HGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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