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NU61 ZBN

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 ZBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,725 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 98,725 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,070 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,070 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 75,318 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,949 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,216 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,655 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 25,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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 ZBN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZBN, 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 NU61 ZBN registered?

NU61 ZBN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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