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BJ61 MYC

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 67,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,198 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,296 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sills covered with side skirts,under tray covers fitted, floor corroded,suspension Components corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2019 55,296 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sills covered with side skirts,under tray covers fitted, floor corroded,suspension Components corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,743 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,503 miles

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 14 May 2016 33,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 26,054 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,768 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 11 Nov 2014 24,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 MYC 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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

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

Is BJ61 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 MYC 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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