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HV11 ZXU

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 ZXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,725 miles

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 1 Feb 2024 66,872 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 66,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,197 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2023 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,426 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 53,426 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,928 miles

Offside Front tyre outter side wall slight damage

Pass 26 Jan 2017 29,073 miles

Offside Front tyre outter side wall slight damage

Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,214 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,895 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZXU 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 HV11 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV11 ZXU registered?

HV11 ZXU is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is HV11 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 ZXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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