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LL61 PJV

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 PJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,219 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning intermittently stops working (2.1.5 (a))

Front both front headlamps cloudy, beam pattern still visible

Front registration plate damage, inscription is still legible

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, badly worn inner edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,941 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both N/S/F and O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both N/S/F and O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 113,561 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,177 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2022 108,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,502 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 98,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,780 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,569 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,577 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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LL61 PJV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LL61 PJV, 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 LL61 PJV registered?

LL61 PJV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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