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AO60 MLE

2011 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,195 mi
Last recorded137,195 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 MLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,195 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 137,191 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SUN STRIP TO BIG (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,636 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,575 miles

dpf light flashing

nsr reflector cracked

rear tyres bald on inner edge and getting low on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,753 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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AO60 MLE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

AO60 MLE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 January 2011.

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