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WJ61 NKG

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 NKG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,110 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,712 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,989 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Feb 2021 66,989 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,483 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,144 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

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Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear CUT IN TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 26 Feb 2016 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear CUT IN TYRE SIDEWALL

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm & nailed inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,682 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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WJ61 NKG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WJ61 NKG, 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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WJ61 NKG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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