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GU61 FYD

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,808 mi
Last recorded119,808 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 FYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 119,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 119,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,867 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 108,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s not locking (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitted inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 101,169 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,073 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 (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever travel hight

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 has only just met limit dot 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has only just met limit dot 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake leaver travel high

Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

park brake lever travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,915 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,111 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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GU61 FYD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White 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 GU61 FYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 FYD registered?

GU61 FYD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is GU61 FYD safe to buy?

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