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WU61 JWJ

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 JWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,564 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 101,564 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil level is on minimum

Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever travel long

Surface corrosion to suspension components in several places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,911 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,401 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn uneven , advise replace.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU61 JWJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WU61 JWJ, 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 WU61 JWJ registered?

WU61 JWJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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