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BN11 GYX

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,578 mi
Last recorded104,578 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 GYX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,578 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,648 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 101,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,597 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 98,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 96,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,503 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,501 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Broken part missing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Dangerously (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Dangerously (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,211 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 84,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,027 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,027 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,468 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

Fail 22 Jul 2017 69,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre smooth on outer edge

Red tape on offside wing mirror housing

Fail 9 Jul 2016 56,526 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2015 46,388 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

movement in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 May 2015 46,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

movement in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,490 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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BN11 GYX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN11 GYX, 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 BN11 GYX registered?

BN11 GYX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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