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DU61 TXB

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 TXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2025 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,027 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills and inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexi weak and exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,806 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r seat ()

Fail 8 Sep 2020 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r seat ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,211 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to the limit (o/s/r tyre got nail also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,593 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 29,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,986 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 20,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 7,745 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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DU61 TXB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 DU61 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

DU61 TXB is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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