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EK61 BKF

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,378 mi
Last recorded37,378 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 BKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 37,378 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 37,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged As it enters caliper it is bent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 36,475 miles

Nearside Front tyres starting to perish

Offside Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2023 35,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 30,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,247 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,334 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,045 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 11,199 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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EK61 BKF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EK61 BKF, 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 EK61 BKF registered?

EK61 BKF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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The MOT history for EK61 BKF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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