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BN61 GUA

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GUA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,018 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,381 miles

play osr drop links

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,257 miles

nsr tyre distorting & close to linit

osr tyre cracking

play in nsr a/r/bar drop link

Pass 28 Oct 2017 42,749 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,060 miles

knock on nsr drop link

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,558 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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BN61 GUA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN61 GUA, 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 BN61 GUA registered?

BN61 GUA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 GUA safe to buy?

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