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HG61 NLU

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,771 mi
Last recorded80,771 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 NLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 80,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear outer brake pad appears low

Fail 1 Nov 2024 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear outer brake pad appears low

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,050 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,050 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 35,456 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 30,675 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 20,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HG61 NLU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 HG61 NLU, 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 HG61 NLU registered?

HG61 NLU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is HG61 NLU safe to buy?

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