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GY11 PPO

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 PPO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 133,489 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near side front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 131,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,728 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 118,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,736 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 88,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre smooth and slightly out of shape on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

heatsheild above CAT slightly insecure

slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre smooth and slightly out of shape on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

heatsheild above CAT slightly insecure

slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,406 miles

Front brake pads 4mm approx.

very slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,406 miles

Front brake pads 4mm approx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,547 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)

nearside rear tyre has slight buckle

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,660 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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GY11 PPO is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GY11 PPO, 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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GY11 PPO is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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