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BW11 CDX

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,334 mi
Last recorded105,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 CDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,204 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe to silencer small leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 90,764 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr/osr suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 90,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr/osr suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,171 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,654 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 38,654 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,837 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,180 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

cuts in nsr tyre sidewall wheel kerbed

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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BW11 CDX 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 81.3%.

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 BW11 CDX, 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 BW11 CDX registered?

BW11 CDX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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