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BJ61 RUY

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,573 mi
Last recorded59,573 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,285 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,047 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,403 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RUY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

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

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