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BN61 GUF

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,050 mi
Last recorded90,050 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GUF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,050 miles

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))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 90,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,181 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 82,038 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,257 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,241 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 70,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,003 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to run off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inside edge (tracking check) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inside edge (tracking check) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,657 miles

undertrays

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,839 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)

cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to run off on edges

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 GUF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BN61 GUF, 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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BN61 GUF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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