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AO11 TEY

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,108 mi
Last recorded148,108 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 TEY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 148,108 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 148,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 145,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 145,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 138,379 miles

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Hanger Join Has Pin Hole Leak Present (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S/R Reflector Missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking & Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 138,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working N/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Number Plate Lights Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached N/S/F Lower Arm Ball Joint Has Major Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Hanger Join Has Pin Hole Leak Present (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S/R Reflector Missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking & Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 128,562 miles

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Pinhole Present In Exhaust At Rear Exhaust Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Present Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S/R Reflector Missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R Number Plate Bulb Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Slightly Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Pin Hole Present In Exhaust At Rear Hanger Mounting Point (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Travel High (Advise Adjustment and/or Repair)

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S/R Reflector Missing (O/S/R Still Present) (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Small Chips Present Across Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 105,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 103,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 94,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 80,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,795 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 42,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 28,856 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 TEY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red 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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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