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HV11 XKC

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 XKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,787 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 114,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 102,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,895 miles

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2023 97,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,163 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 75,315 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 75,315 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,247 miles

Both front tyres tread pattern heavily cracked not showing cords at time of test.

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

Unable to do full check of rear seat belts due to baby seats

Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres tread pattern heavily cracked not showing cords at time of test.

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

Unable to do full check of rear seat belts due to baby seats

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Minor damage too wing mirror outer cover, No sharp edges at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,672 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only handbrake does not function on every application (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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HV11 XKC is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV11 XKC, 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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HV11 XKC is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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