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AD11 AYC

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,759 mi
Last recorded110,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 AYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 110,759 miles

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

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2025 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under-body coated in sealant

Pass 16 Feb 2024 103,573 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 103,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 95,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,881 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,881 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,504 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,504 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damaged on outer side wall and worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,585 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn more on the inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 35,585 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn more on the inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,872 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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AD11 AYC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD11 AYC, 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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AD11 AYC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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