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FV61 DNX

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,999 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 116,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,935 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 104,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 104,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 101,917 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 101,887 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (left and right) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides (left and right)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,289 miles

lots of corrosion to under body

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,885 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,823 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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FV61 DNX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV61 DNX, 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 FV61 DNX registered?

FV61 DNX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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