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ML61 NZW

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,047 mi
Last recorded174,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 NZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 174,047 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 173,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,586 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,181 miles

REAR EX CORRODED

Fail 9 Jan 2023 129,181 miles

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

REAR EX CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,296 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,179 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,140 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,014 miles

Centre brake light inop

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,969 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,808 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 22,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,637 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 NZW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

ML61 NZW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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