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MK61 OED

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,207 mi
Last recorded180,207 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 OED
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 180,207 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 180,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 176,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 176,784 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 168,332 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 168,330 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,034 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

osf/nsf/osr/nsr lamps has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Fail 21 Sep 2022 161,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

osf/nsf/osr/nsr lamps has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Pass 27 Sep 2021 153,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 153,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,404 miles

nearside rear tyre castelated and nearly worn to cords inner edge(STRONG ADVISE

offside rear tyre castelated(STRONG ADVISE

Fail 21 Sep 2020 146,404 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre castelated and nearly worn to cords inner edge(STRONG ADVISE

offside rear tyre castelated(STRONG ADVISE

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,751 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 115,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,665 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 OED is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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