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GF61 BCE

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,982 mi
Last recorded158,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 158,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 158,982 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 145,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 145,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 131,672 miles

REQS. CLUTCH (SLIPPING)

REQS. TRACKING.

Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing DUE TO ACCEDENT DAMAGE. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LIGHTS PLUS LOOSE & INSECURE DUE TO ACCEDENT DAMGE. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON TREAD (SIZE 205/50/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REQS. CLUTCH (SLIPPING)

REQS. TRACKING.

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure rear bumper slight damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 119,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint has excessively play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing slight low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure rear bumper slight damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,490 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 109,344 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 96,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,443 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 57,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape and nearly on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 9,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 7,067 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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GF61 BCE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GF61 BCE, 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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GF61 BCE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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