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BL11 BLF

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,907 mi
Last recorded48,907 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 BLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,907 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,455 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,943 miles

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2023 36,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,797 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED and starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear reflectors are damage

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,034 miles

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

both front & rear tyres perishing 2055017

Fail 12 Mar 2020 26,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front & rear tyres perishing 2055017

Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,130 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,729 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 14,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,361 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 BLF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL11 BLF, 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 BLF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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