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BJ11 VLS

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,545 mi
Last recorded49,545 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,545 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 47,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 44,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,276 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 38,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 35,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 30,404 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,388 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner treads

front brake pads approx3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,529 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,964 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 VLS is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BJ11 VLS, 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 BJ11 VLS registered?

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

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