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DU61 HKA

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 HKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe, suspension and steering components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front bottom arms are very corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 46,325 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brakes slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe, suspension and steering components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front bottom arms are very corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres very cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear axle and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 42,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 42,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,339 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and inner edge misshapen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,712 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)

o/s/f wearin inner edge

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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DU61 HKA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU61 HKA, 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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DU61 HKA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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