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CK61 RVJ

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 RVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre inner sidewall and outer most portion of tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 79,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 79,263 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,276 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 70,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,559 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,780 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 46,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 39,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,004 miles

can,t inspected under car fully due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 33,004 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

can,t inspected under car fully due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,764 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lip on disks (3.5.1n)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 25,763 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lip on disks (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,677 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 19,677 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 12,446 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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CK61 RVJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 CK61 RVJ, 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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CK61 RVJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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