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BJ61 GMO

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,901 mi
Last recorded88,901 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 88,901 miles

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,524 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,151 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 80,030 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 65,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 60,010 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,596 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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BJ61 GMO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

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

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