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GD61 LUA

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD61 LUA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,637 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,293 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,443 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 47,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,278 miles

all 4 tyres cracked around sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,128 miles

both front tyres are deteriorating

both rear tyres are deteriorating

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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GD61 LUA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GD61 LUA, 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 GD61 LUA registered?

GD61 LUA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is GD61 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD61 LUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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