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DV61 KGJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,927 mi
Last recorded38,927 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 KGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 38,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 32,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 32,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link arm has already detached from ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 26,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,998 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,973 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 24,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,938 miles

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

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under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 22,928 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,268 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,688 miles

Tyres lightly cracking

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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DV61 KGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV61 KGJ, 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 DV61 KGJ registered?

DV61 KGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DV61 KGJ safe to buy?

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