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FY61 ZCZ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ZCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 95,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 19 Dec 2024 87,537 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,354 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,917 miles

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

nsr tyre perished in tread

rear brake flexis ferrules rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,245 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 60,243 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,384 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 41,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,680 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,393 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 ZCZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

FY61 ZCZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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