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FY61 AOA

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,883 mi
Last recorded67,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AOA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 67,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,553 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,403 miles

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,845 miles

Central brake light inop

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,292 miles

Central Stoplight inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,083 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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FY61 AOA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY61 AOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 AOA registered?

FY61 AOA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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