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NJ61 XSD

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XSD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 75,084 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Stop Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chips In Windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,444 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,662 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,911 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Scratches Around Windscreen

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,915 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Fail 21 Dec 2016 43,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,858 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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NJ61 XSD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ61 XSD, 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 NJ61 XSD registered?

NJ61 XSD is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is NJ61 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 XSD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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