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LO61 OUK

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,540 mi
Last recorded120,540 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 OUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2023 120,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,884 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 103,884 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 91,769 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 82,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,874 miles

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,743 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 57,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,624 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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LO61 OUK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LO61 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

LO61 OUK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is LO61 OUK safe to buy?

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