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BK11 VPL

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,192 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CENTRE TYRE TREAD 2MM

VARIATION IN HANDBRAKE TRAVEL {IT WOULD APPEAR THE BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR}

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 VPL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK11 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

BK11 VPL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is BK11 VPL safe to buy?

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