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GU61 KNC

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,157 mi
Last recorded99,157 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 KNC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,157 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 98,767 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom engine mounting bush excessively worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 80,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 63,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,545 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,501 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 20,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 12,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GU61 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

GU61 KNC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is GU61 KNC safe to buy?

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