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DU61 GZW

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,607 mi
Last recorded129,607 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 GZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 129,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed . tyre damaged , cords exposed . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,141 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,693 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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 1 Mar 2021 107,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,209 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

slight score marks on front windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,057 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,184 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,344 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DU61 GZW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU61 GZW, 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 DU61 GZW registered?

DU61 GZW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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