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KN11 MXT

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,554 mi
Last recorded160,554 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 MXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 160,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 154,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,077 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,549 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,549 miles

Front Position lamp not working Side lights both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 128,090 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,699 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,699 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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KN11 MXT is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KN11 MXT, 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 KN11 MXT registered?

KN11 MXT is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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