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HW11 FHN

2011 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 FHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 117,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front disc ands pads worn low

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped/ misshapen

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped/ misshapen

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,060 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,615 miles

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

Front Service brakes imbalanced across an axle (37%). it Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear long parking brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,062 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Possible Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park Brake/Handbrake Travel Is Slightly High/Long On The Lever

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe To The Steering Rack Is Slightly Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,514 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 79,514 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 74,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake on drivers side weak( never locked up)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake on drivers side weak( never locked up)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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HW11 FHN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HW11 FHN, 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 HW11 FHN registered?

HW11 FHN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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