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AO11 BDV

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 BDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,965 miles

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, damage outer sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 77,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 77,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,903 miles

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,355 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 64,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,431 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,408 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,557 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,528 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2017 43,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured towing hitch (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,105 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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AO11 BDV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO11 BDV, 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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AO11 BDV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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