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CE61 ZKG

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 ZKG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 69,550 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 63,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 58,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,061 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 54,061 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,685 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 43,673 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,604 miles

OVERALL PARK BRAKE EFFORT FOUND LOW and PASSED ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENT (16% ) ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION to NEARSIDE----- REPAIR + REDUCE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Found below 2.75% @ zero setting (4.1.2 (a))

OVERALL PARK BRAKE EFFORT FOUND LOW and PASSED ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENT (16% ) ADVISE EARLY ATTENTION to NEARSIDE----- REPAIR + REDUCE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Offside Headlamp aim too low Found below 2.75% @ Zero setting (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,700 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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CE61 ZKG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

CE61 ZKG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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