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BG11 FAK

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FAK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 101,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,451 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,606 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 76,114 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.70 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.40 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 29,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 19,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BG11 FAK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG11 FAK, 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 BG11 FAK registered?

BG11 FAK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is BG11 FAK safe to buy?

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