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WJ61 LWF

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,118 mi
Last recorded88,118 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 88,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,452 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 86,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,922 miles

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

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

rear suspension/sub-frame/inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 68,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension/sub-frame/inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension/subframe/inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 58,879 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension/subframe/inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,875 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edges wearing

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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WJ61 LWF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ61 LWF, 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 WJ61 LWF registered?

WJ61 LWF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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