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FL61 AZZ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,539 mi
Last recorded112,539 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 AZZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 112,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 112,539 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 109,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,643 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 101,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,237 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 97,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 83,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing right on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,962 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 61,962 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,910 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,910 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,051 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3.00mm of tread

Fail 26 Sep 2014 41,051 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3.00mm of tread

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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FL61 AZZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL61 AZZ, 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 FL61 AZZ registered?

FL61 AZZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 AZZ safe to buy?

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