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FN61 ZDO

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,364 mi
Last recorded153,364 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 153,364 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 153,354 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle seriously damaged (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 124,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive travel

Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,218 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,183 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,171 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 ZDO 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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

FN61 ZDO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is FN61 ZDO safe to buy?

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