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MA61 MPY

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 MPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,812 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge has wear

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge has wear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 38,294 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,594 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 MPY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

MA61 MPY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is MA61 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 MPY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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