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FN61 ZDS

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 ZDS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 70,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear General corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,306 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 69,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,671 miles

Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre,wearing uneven

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,243 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 58,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,357 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 49,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,251 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,241 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,777 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 26,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZDS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN61 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

FN61 ZDS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FN61 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 ZDS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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