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GJ61 GGY

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,209 mi
Last recorded124,209 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 GGY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 124,207 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,666 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 113,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,670 miles

exhaust flexi worn & exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 109,670 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi worn & exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,085 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 104,085 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,673 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,073 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 87,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 38,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,476 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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GJ61 GGY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ61 GGY, 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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GJ61 GGY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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