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FX61 LKV

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 LKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,657 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 80,985 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 80,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 71,605 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 71,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,866 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 58,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 12,254 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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FX61 LKV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX61 LKV, 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 FX61 LKV registered?

FX61 LKV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FX61 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 LKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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