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BL11 BJV

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,272 mi
Last recorded90,272 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 BJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,832 miles

Exhaust front flexi is damaged but not leaking.

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

Nearside Mirror housing is taped up, no sharp edges.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust front flexi is damaged but not leaking.

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

Nearside Mirror housing is taped up, no sharp edges.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,335 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exh flexi outer skin damaged but not blowing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play sus arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 83,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splits all around tyre cords showing with weight on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exh flexi outer skin damaged but not blowing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play sus arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r reg light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 79,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,391 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,855 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 57,723 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 48,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,554 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears 3mm and misshaped, cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 30,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,844 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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BL11 BJV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL11 BJV, 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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BL11 BJV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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