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BN61 GUX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GUX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,259 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 71,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,984 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,672 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 42,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,409 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2018 15,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 5,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,708 miles

Offside Front Wiper split on edge

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres slightly cracked on outer edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,080 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,169 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 GUX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

BN61 GUX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is BN61 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 GUX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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