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FY11 KGJ

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 KGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,554 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 111,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,485 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 104,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 87,423 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,297 miles

205/50/ZR17/93WXL. OF 6 OR 4 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top stop inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 85,297 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 needed (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

205/50/ZR17/93WXL. OF 6 OR 4 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top stop inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 78,220 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 78,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,911 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,882 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,938 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,887 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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FY11 KGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY11 KGJ, 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 FY11 KGJ registered?

FY11 KGJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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