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GK11 VTF

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,408 mi
Last recorded89,408 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,408 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,600 miles

General corrosion under vehicle(suspension and brake components

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 19 Sep 2023 79,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle(suspension and brake components

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated

wipers worn

Fail 14 Sep 2022 75,924 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,921 miles

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

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,859 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

minor engine oil leak (sump corroded)

Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,859 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,064 miles

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

remote key inop

sump corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,722 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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GK11 VTF is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK11 VTF, 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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GK11 VTF is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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