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BL11 BLJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,790 mi
Last recorded101,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,790 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 101,786 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,195 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 95,195 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 87,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 87,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 84,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 81,107 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 81,104 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,835 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,036 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 50,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,044 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 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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