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LS61 GXT

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,523 mi
Last recorded121,523 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 GXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2025 121,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55--16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,924 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,917 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,698 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi joint starting to separate.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,697 miles

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

Central Front exhaust flexi joint starting to separate.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 68,499 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced STICKERS REMOVED from both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,060 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,256 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

offside rear passenger door has slight damage

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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LS61 GXT is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS61 GXT, 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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LS61 GXT is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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