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FG11 SBO

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,341 mi
Last recorded178,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 SBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 178,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 178,341 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 162,654 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 154,703 miles

DPF light on (amber colour)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape badly (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2016 154,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

DPF light on (amber colour)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape badly (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 142,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 98,479 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FG11 SBO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG11 SBO, 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 FG11 SBO registered?

FG11 SBO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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