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HJ61 XMT

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,013 mi
Last recorded64,013 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XMT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 63,449 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 60,534 miles

Nearside Rear Temporary bumper repair - After market reflector fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 60,534 miles

Nearside Rear Temporary bumper repair - After market reflector fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,805 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear After market reflector fitted

Nearside Rear Temporary repair to bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 55,804 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 45,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 45,141 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,296 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 39,294 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,730 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 35,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,287 miles

Front engine cover fitted

Rear under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,015 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XMT is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ61 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

HJ61 XMT is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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