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BJ61 GZP

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,427 mi
Last recorded153,427 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2025 153,427 miles

surface corrosion to inner sills and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,270 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical link lower ball joint.

Various rear suspesnion components corroding.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,890 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,782 miles

nsf tyre outer edge showing cracks,inner edge wearing thin

osf tyre outer edge showing cracks

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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 GZP is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

BJ61 GZP is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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