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A20 JMS

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JMS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 121,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,030 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,488 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,194 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,363 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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A20 JMS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A20 JMS, 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 A20 JMS registered?

A20 JMS is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is A20 JMS safe to buy?

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