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LT61 CZO

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,802 mi
Last recorded124,802 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 CZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,802 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

Handbrake lever has travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 124,802 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

Handbrake lever has travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,083 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,351 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 106,344 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,134 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,510 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,830 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 86,830 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,808 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's 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 CZO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO registered?

LT61 CZO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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