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GK61 XCZ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,428 mi
Last recorded52,428 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 46,593 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 46,593 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge and perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished and split on tread face area advise asap

Pass 3 Dec 2020 35,718 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and split on tread face area but not to cords yet

Fail 3 Dec 2020 35,718 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and split on tread face area but not to cords yet

Pass 15 Nov 2019 32,176 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 32,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 26,989 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has a deep cut but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking between treads

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking between treads

Rear nearside and offside wheels grabbing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,196 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 13,695 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends.

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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GK61 XCZ 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 GK61 XCZ, 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 GK61 XCZ registered?

GK61 XCZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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