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BN61 PUF

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,519 mi
Last recorded175,519 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 PUF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 175,519 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2024 170,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,587 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,432 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 150,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside has been treated with a spray on most suspension components and prescribed areas

underside has covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very low

Fail 10 Apr 2018 105,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

very low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,191 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,086 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,089 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 PUF 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 92.3%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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