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BJ61 GMF

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,813 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,952 miles

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2019 100,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,941 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,695 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,251 miles

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

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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BJ61 GMF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ61 GMF, 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 BJ61 GMF registered?

BJ61 GMF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is BJ61 GMF safe to buy?

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