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BJ61 MYR

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 55,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 55,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 45,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 36,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 27,225 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 23,972 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 23,972 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 19,554 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 16 May 2017 19,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,187 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 MYR 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 68.8%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

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

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