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HG61 TPU

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 TPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 98,116 miles

Front Washers only just met requirements

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 98,116 miles

Front Washers only just met requirements

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,642 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,658 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 82,504 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Webbing cut damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,110 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 72,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,669 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 70,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,583 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Misshapen on Inner Edge

Fail 15 Dec 2020 69,583 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Misshapen on Inner Edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,943 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Miss shaped On inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,391 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,515 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,092 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,568 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

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 TPU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

HG61 TPU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is HG61 TPU safe to buy?

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