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FY61 AOC

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,918 mi
Last recorded179,918 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 179,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 179,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 159,355 miles

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

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Pass 16 Sep 2023 143,585 miles

Front fog lamps, both not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Sep 2023 143,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps, both not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut not to ply cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut not to ply cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 130,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut not to ply cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut not to ply cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts / worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inners wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,626 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,290 miles

all 4 brake disces rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 brake disces rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,884 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,884 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,528 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,905 miles

Cone air filter insecure and rubbing on heater hose

HID unit insecure rubbing on A/C pipework

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side and off side front tyre tread low across width of tyre

nearside and offside rear inner visable tread low

Fail 8 Jul 2014 33,905 miles

Cone air filter insecure and rubbing on heater hose

HID unit insecure rubbing on A/C pipework

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side and off side front tyre tread low across width of tyre

nearside and offside rear inner visable tread low

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 AOC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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