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HW11 GDJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,195 mi
Last recorded80,195 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 GDJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,897 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 71,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise, parking brake lever travel

n/s door mirror cover missing

sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 26 Jul 2021 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely devoid of tread on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise, parking brake lever travel

n/s door mirror cover missing

recommend having steering track checked

sill covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,988 miles

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

advance travel, parking brake lever

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges

n/s door mirror cover, not fitted

n/s/f brake pads, 2/3 worn

sill covers and under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,971 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 40,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,196 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,196 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,820 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 30,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 26,209 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 20,592 miles

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

all other tyres at 3-4 mm

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 GDJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GDJ, 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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HW11 GDJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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