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FY61 ZDC

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,986 mi
Last recorded148,986 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ZDC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,026 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 137,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,451 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 123,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 119,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 111,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,257 miles

Rear Rear Number plate cracked through fixings

Fail 9 Feb 2018 106,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Headlights (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear Number plate cracked through fixings

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,910 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 ZDC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZDC, 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 FY61 ZDC registered?

FY61 ZDC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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