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BJ61 GMV

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,896 mi
Last recorded48,896 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,337 miles

majority of front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 36,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all the tyres are slightly perished

both sides inner sills are slightly corroded

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

sill covers and under trays are fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,570 miles

all the tyres are slightly perished

both inner sills are slightly corroded

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

sill covers and under trays are fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,193 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,823 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers

undertray

Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,855 miles

undertray sill covers

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,856 miles

Nearside Rear cuts to tyre treads

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 21,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear cuts to tyre treads

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 15,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BJ61 GMV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BJ61 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ61 GMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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