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LT61 CYX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,144 mi
Last recorded157,144 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 CYX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,144 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 156,155 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 141,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 121,261 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 117,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,194 miles

Both rear anti roll links worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,169 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2017 82,169 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge unevenly worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge unevenly worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 71,990 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge unevenly worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge unevenly worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,788 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LT61 CYX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT61 CYX, 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 LT61 CYX registered?

LT61 CYX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LT61 CYX safe to buy?

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