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AO60 MKZ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 MKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 91,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drop link Dust cover split

Fail 6 Apr 2023 79,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drop link Dust cover split

Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,698 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 75,688 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,868 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,969 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,859 miles

front tyres scrubbed out inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,810 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 26,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AO60 MKZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO60 MKZ, 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 AO60 MKZ registered?

AO60 MKZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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