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EF11 GEK

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 117,566 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 113,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 113,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 109,346 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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,627 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat installed seat belt not tested

Offside Rear baby seat installed seatbelt not tested

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,550 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,633 miles

Front brake discs slight lipping

Pass 15 May 2019 72,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,427 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 19 May 2017 58,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal at time of test on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall surface damage cords not exposed. and getting low.

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

Pass 24 May 2016 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall surface damage.

Pass 8 May 2015 40,391 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,246 miles

N/s/rear tyre sidewall surface damage.

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 GEK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White 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 EF11 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

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

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The MOT history for EF11 GEK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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