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LN61 OAD

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 OAD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,277 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls (no canvass visible)

Brake fluid level between min and max level

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front outer C.V. Boot damp

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Noise on engine (timing chain?)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 64,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play in ball joint assembly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls (no canvass visible)

Brake fluid level between min and max level

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front outer C.V. Boot damp

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Noise on engine (timing chain?)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,618 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Sep 2021 58,618 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure slightly (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,269 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

handbrake has reduced reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,200 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Sep 2018 45,193 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker top right (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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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LN61 OAD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LN61 OAD, 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 LN61 OAD registered?

LN61 OAD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LN61 OAD safe to buy?

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