MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central & rear exhaust sections & brackets corroded / deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror hosing loose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central & rear exhaust sections & brackets corroded / deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror hosing loose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central & rear exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
handbrake travel differs in repeat operation - suspect offside rear caliper starting to fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached - detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central & rear exhaust section deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
handbrake travel differs in repeat operation - suspect offside rear caliper starting to fail
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn off (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
catalytic unit flexi deteriorated and centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn off (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
catalytic unit flexi deteriorated and centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Gearbox mounting defective slight play and movment ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test majic trees ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge has rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hand brake lever is too high
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective slight play and movment ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test majic trees ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge has rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hand brake lever is too high
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear tyre wearing down uneven
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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BL11 BLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.
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