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NL61 AXP

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,603 mi
Last recorded64,603 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 AXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,603 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 64,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,513 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,046 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2018 40,156 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,660 miles

osr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,180 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NL61 AXP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL61 AXP, 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 NL61 AXP registered?

NL61 AXP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is NL61 AXP safe to buy?

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