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MK61 MWJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,050 mi
Last recorded135,050 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 MWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,545 miles

Knocking noise heard possibly engine mount or front wishbone rear bushes

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,538 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Knocking noise heard possibly engine mount or front wishbone rear bushes

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 131,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 131,367 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,052 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,687 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,480 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,480 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 117,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,688 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner tread sections

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 MWJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK61 MWJ, 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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MK61 MWJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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