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GV11 FPG

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,457 mi
Last recorded81,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 FPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 75,204 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 67,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 63,280 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,695 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 59,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,935 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 53,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,694 miles

Rear Both tyres cracking between treads

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,973 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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GV11 FPG 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 81.3%.

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 GV11 FPG, 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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GV11 FPG is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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