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NJ61 XSL

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XSL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 93,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,384 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 49,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,273 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 46,271 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn nearside inner brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,179 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to perish

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH rear tyres starting to perish

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,405 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 37,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,065 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 XSL 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 NJ61 XSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ61 XSL registered?

NJ61 XSL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is NJ61 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 XSL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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