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AO11 FZU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 FZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,888 miles

Offside Rear Dent on door

Rear under body corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 50,888 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced osf/nsf (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Dent on door

Rear under body corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,714 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 49,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,630 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 46,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 44,199 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,142 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 42,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 35,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 31,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/R 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall has cut (side wall damage)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked.205/50/R17

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (205/50/R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (205/50/R17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers smearing windscreen

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 FZU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FZU, 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 AO11 FZU registered?

AO11 FZU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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