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EF11 GCX

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,709 mi
Last recorded100,709 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 GCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 100,709 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 93,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

both front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,955 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,802 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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EF11 GCX is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF11 GCX, 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 EF11 GCX registered?

EF11 GCX is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is EF11 GCX safe to buy?

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