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GJ61 YAX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,544 mi
Last recorded139,544 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YAX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND UNDER BODY TREATED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 19 Nov 2024 136,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 136,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,199 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 120,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre is scrubbing on the outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,600 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,123 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Front brakes wearing low.

Fail 5 Nov 2016 49,123 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Front brakes wearing low.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 26,847 miles

Front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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 YAX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ61 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 November 2011.

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