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BK11 SDV

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,682 mi
Last recorded140,682 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 SDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,682 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 140,682 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,245 miles

Hand brake travel high

Fail 13 Dec 2024 129,245 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing Offside front wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,505 miles

Parking brake requires attention

Fail 9 Dec 2023 119,505 miles

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

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 17 Dec 2022 109,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 99,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas pipe at steering rack oily. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 88,791 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas pipe at steering rack oily. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 76,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 63,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,192 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK11 SDV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK11 SDV, 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 BK11 SDV registered?

BK11 SDV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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