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LC61 CAA

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,101 mi
Last recorded48,101 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 CAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 46,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe has corrosion throughout

Fail 29 Oct 2024 46,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe has corrosion throughout

Pass 30 Oct 2023 45,201 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer edge but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres beginning to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak (oil on/around sump area)

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,148 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,895 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 29,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,123 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate is cracking! (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking across tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking across tread.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking across tread.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,745 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,072 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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LC61 CAA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 LC61 CAA, 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 LC61 CAA registered?

LC61 CAA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is LC61 CAA safe to buy?

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