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KV61 RXP

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,873 mi
Last recorded124,873 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 RXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 124,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 124,873 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 120,317 miles

Rear General corrosion on rear axle

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 120,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front Discs on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion on rear axle

Pass 9 May 2024 116,848 miles

both number plates deteriorated

stone chip on the front windscreen A zone

Fail 6 May 2024 116,641 miles

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

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

both front tyers near limit also worn on inner edge pls check wheel alignment

both number plates deteriorated

n/s/r tyer Nail marked yellow

stone chip on the front windscreen A zone

Pass 4 May 2023 111,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 111,740 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 97,553 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 97,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 88,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre treads starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 77,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,418 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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KV61 RXP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV61 RXP, 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 KV61 RXP registered?

KV61 RXP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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