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BK61 YKU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,901 mi
Last recorded100,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 100,901 miles

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

under body surface rust and suspension surface rust

Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,509 miles

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

underbody surface and suspension rust

Fail 6 Jun 2025 93,505 miles

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

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

underbody surface and suspension rust

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 76,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,337 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 64,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YKU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

BK61 YKU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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