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BL60 ELJ

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,503 mi
Last recorded126,503 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 ELJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 126,503 miles

Rear Subframe Has Some Corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,040 miles

Rear General corrosion rear axle

Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear General corrosion rear axle

Pass 4 Nov 2023 113,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 113,736 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 104,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 104,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,887 miles

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 23 Sep 2021 95,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,999 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 90,989 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,769 miles

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

Nearside body damaged

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,380 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 75,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,463 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 56,985 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL60 ELJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL60 ELJ, 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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BL60 ELJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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