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CE61 KUU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 KUU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,190 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,477 miles

heavy corrosion on components

Fail 21 Sep 2024 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion on components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 81,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,184 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 70,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,112 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 50,552 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,261 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 29,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,620 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and off side rear tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,620 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and off side rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,055 miles

both rear tyres start to wear on in side edge

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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CE61 KUU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE61 KUU, 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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CE61 KUU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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