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BL11 EVK

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,607 miles

General Age Related Corrosion To Underside

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 81,329 miles

General corrosion to suspension components ( front and rear )

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on sidewall and within tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

General corrosion to suspension components ( front and rear )

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/2mm edges, 4mm centre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/2mm edges, 4mm centre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms/components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside prescribed areas corroded generally (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,935 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 73,876 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 4 Feb 2022 73,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,738 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,147 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,3,3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,2,3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm: inner section uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear: slightly (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear: slightly (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to some underbody components

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,069 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smeering

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,718 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

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

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