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BJ11 ACX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,747 mi
Last recorded160,747 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ACX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 160,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 151,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 139,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 128,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 117,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 110,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 106,749 miles

Front o/s and n/s wishbones painted

Fail 14 May 2020 106,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,504 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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BJ11 ACX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ11 ACX, 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 BJ11 ACX registered?

BJ11 ACX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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