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LF61 ACZ

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 ACZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 93,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre over sized and touching inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre over sized and touching inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre over sized and touching inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut tyre over sized and touching inner wing (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 79,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 75,852 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flashing (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill a plastic trim damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both steering rack gaiters oily

Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,056 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumpy and flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear outer sill a plastic trim damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both steering rack gaiters oily

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,751 miles

DPF light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,853 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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LF61 ACZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel 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 LF61 ACZ, 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 LF61 ACZ registered?

LF61 ACZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is LF61 ACZ safe to buy?

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