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HJ61 MFZ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,452 mi
Last recorded60,452 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 3-4mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,821 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished both sides (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,381 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,989 miles

Front brake pads low

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/ Gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,171 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 46,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,225 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 43,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,792 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,856 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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HJ61 MFZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ61 MFZ, 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 HJ61 MFZ registered?

HJ61 MFZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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