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KN11 ZTV

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,771 mi
Last recorded90,771 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 ZTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 90,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tire's smooth on inner edge.

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 18 Oct 2025 90,770 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tire's smooth on inner edge.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Obvious pad wear imbalance - OSR much more worn than NSR close to failure. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2024 81,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,028 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 62,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,394 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,120 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 22 Oct 2019 43,120 miles

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,825 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,010 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 34,010 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,354 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,919 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZTV is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

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

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