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HJ61 XMV

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 128,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 128,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 126,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump at the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minimal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play minimal play evident with detector plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,020 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minimal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play minimal play evident with detector plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brakes are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 102,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brakes are wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor structure becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor structure becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor structure becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor structure becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,412 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 67,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,532 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,434 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,434 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,839 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,857 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 XMV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJ61 XMV, 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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HJ61 XMV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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