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AU11 SJV

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,020 mi
Last recorded77,020 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 SJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 28 Feb 2024 75,401 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,636 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 70,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,993 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,987 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,840 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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AU11 SJV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU11 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU11 SJV registered?

AU11 SJV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is AU11 SJV safe to buy?

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