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CE11 ZHF

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,295 mi
Last recorded110,295 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 ZHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 110,295 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

most rear suspension corroded

parking brake set high

Fail 16 Mar 2026 110,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

most rear suspension corroded

parking brake set high

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

parking brake lever set high

Fail 10 Mar 2025 102,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

parking brake lever set high

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,640 miles

Corrosion to most of rear suspension

Excessive movement ( bush split/broken) rear engine/gear box mounting. Recommend it to be replaced

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting,worn inside of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting worn inside of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,538 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to most of rear suspension

Excessive movement ( bush split/broken) rear engine/gear box mounting. Recommend it to be replaced

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting,worn inside of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting worn inside of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low.strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,391 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,391 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,954 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,954 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,486 miles

Sill and inner wheel arch and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 48,546 miles

205 / 50 / 17 tyres fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,185 miles

205 / 50 / 17 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 37,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel arch & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 30,748 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 30,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZHF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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