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NL61 AXZ

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,303 mi
Last recorded171,303 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 AXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 171,303 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both rears (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears ... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front cross member ...both rear inner sills/floor area have slight corrosion ...

parking brake travel high / still has little reserve ...

under trays fitted ...under bonnet top strut mounts/area slight corrosion ..

Fail 1 Sep 2023 171,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

suspesion components heavily rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 167,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 158,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 147,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,835 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

tracking needs checking due to tyres running off on inside edges

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 AXZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL61 AXZ, 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 NL61 AXZ registered?

NL61 AXZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NL61 AXZ safe to buy?

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