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LT61 LZC

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 LZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 102,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 96,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 96,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 91,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 86,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,868 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 81,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,808 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,699 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,688 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,807 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 33,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,757 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.

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 LZC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

LT61 LZC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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