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CA60 TVZ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,988 mi
Last recorded80,988 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA60 TVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 72,962 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin apprx 4mm left on front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,428 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both O/S & N/S rear ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 43,756 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 38,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,150 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 34,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,148 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 32,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,442 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 19,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,868 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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CA60 TVZ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA60 TVZ, 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 CA60 TVZ registered?

CA60 TVZ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 February 2011.

Is CA60 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA60 TVZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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