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GV11 SJU

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 SJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,222 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,906 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 59,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,040 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the edges.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the edges.

Wipers smear.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,483 miles

Front tyres are bald on the inner edges.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,761 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge + slightly perishing on walls

offside front tyre bald on inner edge + wearing on outer edge + slightly perishing on walls

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 35,257 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,630 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 SJU is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red 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 SJU, 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 SJU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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