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CE61 OEC

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 OEC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,824 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker in windscreen top left corner (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Jul 2025 84,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracking in inner shoulder exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large festival sticker in nearside of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

park brake lever travel sporadic

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 19 Jun 2023 76,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,297 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 71,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,948 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,341 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,341 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OEC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEC, 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 CE61 OEC registered?

CE61 OEC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is CE61 OEC safe to buy?

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