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GF11 SYO

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 SYO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 88,112 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,411 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, 2055017. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, 2055017. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 46,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 46,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 45,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 43,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 34,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,793 miles

Both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,417 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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GF11 SYO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF11 SYO, 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 GF11 SYO registered?

GF11 SYO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GF11 SYO safe to buy?

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