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GJ11 VSL

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VSL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 140,370 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 142,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,243 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2023 125,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 112,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 87,200 miles

Front screen damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,200 miles

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

Front screen damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,240 miles

Nearside Front offside front discs

Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front offside front discs

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,089 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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GJ11 VSL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJ11 VSL, 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 GJ11 VSL registered?

GJ11 VSL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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