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DG11 PPV

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 PPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,197 miles

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,470 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 71,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 67,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,735 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,606 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,734 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inside shoulders

both headlamp aim low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 31,661 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inside shoulder

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and badly worn on inside shoulder

service indicator on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,385 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder

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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DG11 PPV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG11 PPV, 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 DG11 PPV registered?

DG11 PPV is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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