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SY61 NXK

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 NXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,384 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and has temporary repairs.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog inop

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 104,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emissions test (plus traction control light) (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front fog inop

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,537 miles

Oil on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of DPF, very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn heavily on inner edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 98,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn heavily on inner edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 91,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 75,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 57,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,508 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SY61 NXK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY61 NXK, 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 SY61 NXK registered?

SY61 NXK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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