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AV60 VFY

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 VFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,969 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,892 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 110,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,925 miles

both rear tyres out of shape inside edge

Fail 17 Feb 2018 80,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres out of shape inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,854 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,954 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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AV60 VFY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV60 VFY, 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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AV60 VFY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 February 2011.

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