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KU61 BZD

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,404 mi
Last recorded96,404 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,404 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 96,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 92,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread badly (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2019 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,690 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,783 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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KU61 BZD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

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

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