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FN11 ZBL

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 ZBL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2025 70,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,302 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,618 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,616 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 46,616 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,741 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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FN11 ZBL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN11 ZBL, 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 FN11 ZBL registered?

FN11 ZBL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is FN11 ZBL safe to buy?

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