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LV61 DDX

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,683 mi
Last recorded91,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 DDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 91,683 miles

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

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 81,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 71,649 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,863 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 48,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 25 Jun 2021 39,303 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,597 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10-15 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 31,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10-15 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 23,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 12,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,969 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 8,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,886 miles

both n/s tyres sidewall damaged

child seat fitted unable to test adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2015 4,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both n/s tyres sidewall damaged

child seat fitted unable to test adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 3,705 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to outer side wall

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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LV61 DDX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV61 DDX, 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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LV61 DDX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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