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GF11 TEY

2011 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 TEY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 70,588 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 70,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 67,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,966 miles

osf brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,386 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Jun 2015 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside and nearside front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 May 2014 27,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing on windscreen

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 TEY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TEY, 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

How do I check the history of GF11 TEY?

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What year was GF11 TEY registered?

GF11 TEY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is GF11 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 TEY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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