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BK11 VPG

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,066 mi
Last recorded115,066 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,448 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,447 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,014 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,031 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,791 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,185 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,872 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 40,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,866 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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BK11 VPG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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