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BJ61 NDD

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 NDD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 126,685 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,723 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 113,723 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 104,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,353 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 63,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush start to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,292 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked between the treads

Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,693 miles

All tyres are showing signs of deterioration

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a crack in it

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,353 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,080 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 NDD is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red 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 NDD, 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 NDD registered?

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

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