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LS61 ZHR

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 71,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,047 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 65,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,509 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 58,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,716 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,199 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 49,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,641 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,446 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 ZHR is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

LS61 ZHR is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is LS61 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 ZHR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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