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LR61 UBZ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,121 mi
Last recorded178,121 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 UBZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 178,121 miles

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

underneath has some corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2025 178,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

underneath has some corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2024 173,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 173,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 167,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 164,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 164,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 150,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 140,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,100 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LR61 UBZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR61 UBZ, 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 LR61 UBZ registered?

LR61 UBZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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