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J20 DBE

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 DBE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,104 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 73,104 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,592 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,553 miles

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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J20 DBE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J20 DBE, 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 J20 DBE registered?

J20 DBE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is J20 DBE safe to buy?

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