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LO61 OUH

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,792 mi
Last recorded144,792 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 OUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 144,792 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 137,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 132,957 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 126,264 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 126,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (due to deep split) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,041 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,802 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 92,802 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 80,444 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 80,442 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 63,363 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 63,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 5 Dec 2017 49,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

front and rear tyre valves are perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,617 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 24,499 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 24,491 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LO61 OUH is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LO61 OUH, 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 LO61 OUH registered?

LO61 OUH is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 December 2011.

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