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SY61 NXT

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,466 mi
Last recorded107,466 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 NXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,466 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 107,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,444 miles

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 May 2024 101,803 miles

FLOOR PAN ( SURFACE CORROSION )

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

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

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

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

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

STEERING / SUSPENSIUON COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Pass 15 May 2023 99,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear heat shield loose

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 95,981 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear heat shield loose

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,019 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

UnderBody sign corrosion, coil springs, axle arm bushes,

Fail 14 Dec 2021 91,016 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

UnderBody sign corrosion, coil springs, axle arm bushes,

Oil Sump badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,295 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 59,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 37,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,539 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,533 miles

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 NXT is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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