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ML61 PJJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 PJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 80,911 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,675 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule quite badly corroded

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated and has a poor beam image

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,892 miles

Front exhaust flexible section in poor condition.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S headlamp deteriorated & beam pattern poor.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 65,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible section in poor condition.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S headlamp deteriorated & beam pattern poor.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,821 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2019 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,639 miles

nsr tyre tread wearing low and cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,639 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nsr tyre tread wearing low and cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,440 miles

nsr tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,618 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 PJJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJJ, 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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ML61 PJJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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