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GF11 GHK

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 GHK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2025 114,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,848 miles

Offside Wing mirror casing seriously damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2024 104,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror casing seriously damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,779 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,902 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,734 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,902 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 75,902 miles

Offside Front 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))

Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,354 miles

complete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & nder cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill cover trims fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,423 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on the inner shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,371 miles

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GF11 GHK 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 66.7%.

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 GF11 GHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF11 GHK registered?

GF11 GHK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is GF11 GHK safe to buy?

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