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GK61 XDU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,286 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexi poor

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Harsh corrosion to suspension and underside in places

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))

Offside rear tyre stepped on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 121,286 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexi poor

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Harsh corrosion to suspension and underside in places

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

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))

Offside rear tyre stepped on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,701 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion underside in places

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,857 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion underside in places

Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,161 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,735 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Front wipers deteriorating

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 101,735 miles

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

Corrosion underside in places

Front wipers deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,631 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

sump corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,878 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

oil around sump

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn almost to cords on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn almost to cords on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,060 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,044 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge, but is not considered to be primary tread for the purpose of the mot.

Both front tyres worn 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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GK61 XDU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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