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FV61 ZBT

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,651 mi
Last recorded128,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZBT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 128,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,680 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,067 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,653 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty

rear axel rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,561 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 ZBT is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV61 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

FV61 ZBT is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FV61 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ZBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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