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BT61 ESG

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,115 mi
Last recorded73,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ESG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,785 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,265 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 10,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 9,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 7,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 5,706 miles

Front tyres slight cracks between treads

Front wipers slightly streaky

OSR Tyre slight cracks between treads

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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BT61 ESG 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 BT61 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 ESG registered?

BT61 ESG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is BT61 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ESG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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