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LS61 KTD

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,370 mi
Last recorded150,370 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 KTD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 150,370 miles

Front 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))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 May 2025 144,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 14 May 2025 144,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

Pass 24 May 2024 135,001 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 135,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,387 miles

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2023 127,383 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2022 115,573 miles

Headlamps poor pattern

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 78,504 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,007 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,555 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE SLIGHT MISTING OF BOTH STEERING RACK GATORS

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,533 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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LS61 KTD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KTD, 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 LS61 KTD registered?

LS61 KTD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is LS61 KTD safe to buy?

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