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BW11 CEF

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,330 mi
Last recorded128,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 128,330 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear stating to wear close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,119 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,420 miles

Radial bulge in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CEF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW11 CEF registered?

BW11 CEF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is BW11 CEF safe to buy?

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