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GU61 MJO

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 MJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2025 80,737 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,824 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,377 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,432 miles

wear to front discs

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,731 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to 3mm

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn to 3mm and cracded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 33,729 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to 3mm

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn to 3mm and cracded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,859 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 MJO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 MJO, 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 GU61 MJO registered?

GU61 MJO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is GU61 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 MJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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