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GU11 HSY

2011 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,577 mi
Last recorded159,577 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 HSY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 159,577 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

suspension components sprayed with underbody seal

Pass 2 Aug 2024 151,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and all rods and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion front and rear

oil level low

Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under side general corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2023 142,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under side general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 129,494 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 129,494 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 120,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 110,034 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 99,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstructing drivers view of road ()

Fail 18 May 2019 99,438 miles

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail aux belt split (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstructing drivers view of road ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 91,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 83,111 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 83,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 71,996 miles

Nearside 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 18 Sep 2015 63,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,430 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU11 HSY is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU11 HSY, 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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GU11 HSY is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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