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NU61 LGG

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,781 mi
Last recorded136,781 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 LGG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 136,781 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Door mirror casing missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 136,781 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Door mirror casing missing

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,664 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 117,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (35%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 103,173 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,173 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRES & PERISHING IN TREAD

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,554 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,957 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,994 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 32,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

inner and outer edges worn on n/s front tyre

n/s front tyre tread cracked

n/s rear tyre tread cracked

o/s front tyre tread cracked

o/s rear tyre tread cracked and inner and outer edges worn

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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NU61 LGG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU61 LGG, 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 NU61 LGG registered?

NU61 LGG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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