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BJ11 CXX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 105,507 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,492 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links have slight play.

Central exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear registration plates perished.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have 500-1000 miles remaining approximately.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

a/c pump pulley noisy.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

Fail 26 Nov 2024 99,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare tyre fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Both rear anti roll bar links have slight play.

Central exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear registration plates perished.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have 500-1000 miles remaining approximately.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

a/c pump pulley noisy.

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,644 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links have slight play.

Engine sump corroded.

Front and rear number plates perished.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 500-1000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/r inner tailgate light condensated.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre cracking perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,592 miles

both rear anti roll bar end links have slight play

o.s wiper split but clearing o.k

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles and discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly cracked but secure

Fail 15 Nov 2022 87,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar end links have slight play

o.s wiper split but clearing o.k

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles and discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly cracked but secure

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 76,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre tread worn close to limit

Pass 22 May 2019 67,772 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 22 May 2019 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,450 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

n/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed and worn bald on inner edge and cracking in treads

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge and cracking in treads

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 CXX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ11 CXX, 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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BJ11 CXX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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