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HJ11 ZKL

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,261 mi
Last recorded103,261 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ZKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 103,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 98,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 98,065 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,225 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 92,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,192 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,584 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 80,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 74,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,902 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))

Nearside Front Lower ARB drop link ball joint retaining rivets 3 out of 4 missing

Nearside Lower side skirt missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 68,902 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Lower ARB drop link ball joint retaining rivets 3 out of 4 missing

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower side skirt missing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,493 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,469 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,469 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,609 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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HJ11 ZKL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HJ11 ZKL, 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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What year was HJ11 ZKL registered?

HJ11 ZKL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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