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FL61 BGV

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,514 mi
Last recorded79,514 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BGV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,514 miles

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

Underside VERY Rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2025 79,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside VERY Rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,741 miles

Both inner sills rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe/suspension rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2024 73,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both inner sills rusty

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe/suspension rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,439 miles

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

Underside Very Rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2023 67,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside Very Rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,478 miles

Drivers seat has slight wear causing movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Replacement required imminently (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Replacement required imminently (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 58,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 50,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 50,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 18,808 miles

Offside floor bracket damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edge

item removed from view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 14,913 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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 BGV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

FL61 BGV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FL61 BGV safe to buy?

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