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ML61 GOP

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,805 mi
Last recorded83,805 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 GOP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,805 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,889 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 73,100 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,252 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,150 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 56,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 46,286 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 46,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,753 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,180 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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ML61 GOP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML61 GOP, 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 ML61 GOP registered?

ML61 GOP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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