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HG61 TUH

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 TUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,843 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,245 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 56,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 53,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,307 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,057 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust heatsheild loose

handbrake lever travel very high

Fail 23 Dec 2020 47,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust heatsheild loose

handbrake lever travel very high

Pass 30 Dec 2019 46,061 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 46,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,224 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust heatsheild loose

long handbrake travel

Fail 28 Dec 2018 44,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust heatsheild loose

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Dec 2017 41,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust heatsheild is loose

Pass 29 Dec 2015 36,840 miles

slight oil leak

underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,881 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Dec 2014 31,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield loose

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 TUH is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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