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KU61 BYY

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 BYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,178 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,346 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,706 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,253 miles

Both rear tyres cracking outer tread.

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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KU61 BYY 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 KU61 BYY, 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 KU61 BYY registered?

KU61 BYY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is KU61 BYY safe to buy?

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