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LX61 XAZ

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XAZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 70,391 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 43,817 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 43,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 30,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tyre 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tyre 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 22,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,131 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2018 20,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2017 17,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,243 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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LX61 XAZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX61 XAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX61 XAZ registered?

LX61 XAZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LX61 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 XAZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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