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EF11 GBX

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 GBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 96,240 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,916 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,942 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage inner wing area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,942 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage inner wing area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,527 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,527 miles

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

Position lamp not working BOTH front lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,170 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 37,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and starting to perish 205/50/17

offside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and starting to perish 205/50/17

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,742 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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EF11 GBX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc 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 EF11 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF11 GBX registered?

EF11 GBX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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