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FL61 TVU

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 TVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 101,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 94,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,909 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (205 50 17) 7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,793 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,000 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 50,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 25,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TVU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL61 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL61 TVU registered?

FL61 TVU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FL61 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 TVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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