CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY61 AOR

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AOR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,181 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Headlamp lenses are misty

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,221 miles

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Slight corrosion to rear discs and pads

Fail 24 Oct 2024 77,221 miles

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

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Slight corrosion to rear discs and pads

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 46,878 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,526 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,359 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,722 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn

offside rear tyre worn heavily

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,021 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY61 AOR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FY61 AOR, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 AOR?

You can check the full history of FY61 AOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY61 AOR registered?

FY61 AOR is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is FY61 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 AOR 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.

Does FY61 AOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY61 AOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.