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MK61 EKH

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,761 mi
Last recorded106,761 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 EKH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 106,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,690 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge and chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,894 miles

Offside Front door strap has incorrect operation

Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,674 miles

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

front wiper blades splitting but still clearing ok

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,256 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 15,180 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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MK61 EKH is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK61 EKH, 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 MK61 EKH registered?

MK61 EKH is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is MK61 EKH safe to buy?

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