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DA61 AEK

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,746 mi
Last recorded96,746 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 AEK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,746 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 91,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,991 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 63,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 58,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,291 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 35,291 miles

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

205/50R17W

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 26,589 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,829 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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DA61 AEK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 AEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 AEK registered?

DA61 AEK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is DA61 AEK safe to buy?

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