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FN61 JFK

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 JFK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 98,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 ZR17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 76,624 miles

Front Axle corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (N/S/F SILL) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,629 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,298 miles

Small chips in windscreen

nearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover worn

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,130 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,784 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 286,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,420 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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FN61 JFK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FN61 JFK, 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 FN61 JFK registered?

FN61 JFK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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