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EF61 UST

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UST
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 100,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side faces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side faces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,189 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 87,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner brake pads getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,387 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,339 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 36,337 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EF61 UST is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF61 UST, 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 EF61 UST registered?

EF61 UST is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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