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LO61 WTZ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 109,850 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 101,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 101,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 85,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damage to rear bumper changes angle of incidence significantly (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 80,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,107 miles

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

handbrake lever operation slightly high

Fail 30 Nov 2021 74,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever operation slightly high

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 68,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface dirty (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,041 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,488 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres completely bald inner edge. cord almost showing

possible alignment issue due to wear of front tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 49,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,150 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,518 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 WTZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

LO61 WTZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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