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WF61 LHL

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,160 mi
Last recorded165,160 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 LHL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 165,160 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 165,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 148,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,814 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 128,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear tyre getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,969 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,680 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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WF61 LHL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 WF61 LHL, 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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WF61 LHL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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