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BL11 EVB

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 143,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 143,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,748 miles

Central Front BOTH FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 117,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure TOP BRACKET BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front BOTH FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,846 miles

Central Front FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 95,611 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 68,462 miles

Central Front FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,729 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 48,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,522 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing down low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2017 36,745 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 29,505 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 May 2015 22,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,059 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 EVB is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVB, 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 BL11 EVB registered?

BL11 EVB is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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