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LD61 RCF

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 RCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 78,389 miles

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,688 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,616 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,448 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 50,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,376 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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LD61 RCF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 LD61 RCF, 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 LD61 RCF registered?

LD61 RCF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LD61 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 RCF 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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