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MK61 MXD

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,857 mi
Last recorded119,857 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 MXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,857 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,883 miles

all under rear of vehicle including subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2023 115,870 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all under rear of vehicle including subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,399 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 100,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 87,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 53,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,931 miles

DPF LIGHT ON

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,267 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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MK61 MXD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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