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BJ61 MXY

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,092 miles

Underside of vehicle underbody sealed

Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,092 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside of vehicle underbody sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,784 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,223 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 85,223 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,332 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension arms and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over some underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,582 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 45,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,965 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 37,965 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,041 miles

o\s and n\s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,790 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 MXY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXY, 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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BJ61 MXY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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