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AK11 VKV

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 111,370 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm lowest tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower boot, clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 111,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 3mm tread, cuts on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm lowest tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower boot, clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,157 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,991 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,991 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,444 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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AK11 VKV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK11 VKV, 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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AK11 VKV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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