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CE11 CKU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,602 mi
Last recorded114,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 CKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,651 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,102 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,193 miles

Central Rear subframe corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower (both)rear lower arm's corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 97,193 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower (both)rear lower arm's corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 96,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co to high 1.19 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 May 2021 82,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,434 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,275 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,215 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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CE11 CKU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CE11 CKU, 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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CE11 CKU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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