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GU11 HVG

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,449 mi
Last recorded111,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 HVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,449 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 111,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,463 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,793 miles

handbrake operation

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,975 miles

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

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

handbrake effort

offside rear tyre edge slight wear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,632 miles

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

front tyres inner edges slight wear

rear brake calipers condition

rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,632 miles

rear tyres inner edges worn

rear brake calipers condition

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

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

front tyres inner edges slight wear

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,284 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

handbrake travel

rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,284 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

handbrake travel

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,125 miles

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

nearside handbrake effort and handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,172 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,660 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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GU11 HVG is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU11 HVG, 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 HVG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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