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MA61 KNL

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,036 mi
Last recorded173,036 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 KNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 173,036 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 161,674 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 161,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 150,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 150,948 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 137,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 122,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,689 miles

Offside Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR DROP LINK

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 102,699 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,294 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,055 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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MA61 KNL 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 66.7%.

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 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 MA61 KNL, 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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MA61 KNL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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