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KN61 CWY

2011 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,866 mi
Last recorded149,866 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 CWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,866 miles

underbody underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2024 146,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,852 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 135,701 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,691 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,985 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,292 miles

under tray and covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray and covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,391 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some componenets

Fail 24 Oct 2015 81,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some componenets

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN61 CWY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN61 CWY, 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 KN61 CWY registered?

KN61 CWY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is KN61 CWY safe to buy?

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