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LS61 SBU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 SBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 106,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 97,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,095 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 SBU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS61 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

LS61 SBU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 SBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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