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KM61 BLJ

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 132,071 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 132,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 120,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 106,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 94,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 80,850 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 65,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,934 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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KM61 BLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KM61 BLJ, 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 KM61 BLJ registered?

KM61 BLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is KM61 BLJ safe to buy?

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