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KV61 RYK

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,061 mi
Last recorded157,061 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 RYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 157,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 157,061 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 145,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,502 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,904 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 115,895 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on edges inner worn down smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,402 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped

Fail 2 Jul 2016 38,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,563 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,566 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 RYK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

KV61 RYK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is KV61 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 RYK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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