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CE11 SWX

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,591 mi
Last recorded47,591 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 SWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,591 miles

Central upper rear stop lamp disconnected

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,858 miles

Central upper stop lamp disconnected

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,763 miles

Central upper stop lamp disconnected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,848 miles

Central stop lamp disconnected

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 42,510 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,525 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,104 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 SWX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE11 SWX, 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 CE11 SWX registered?

CE11 SWX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is CE11 SWX safe to buy?

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