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MA61 KOJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,486 mi
Last recorded105,486 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 KOJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,736 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,458 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,288 miles

Offside Rear tyre excessive cracking on tread

Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,212 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre excessive cracking on tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,545 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 KOJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KOJ, 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 MA61 KOJ registered?

MA61 KOJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MA61 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 KOJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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