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NL61 AYC

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 AYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,995 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,016 miles

Off side and near side plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Rear windscreen wiper blade damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2022 58,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Off side and near side plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Rear windscreen wiper blade damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 64,158 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,518 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 31,518 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,936 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 14,934 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AYC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

NL61 AYC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is NL61 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 AYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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