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KN11 ZTW

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 ZTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 103,738 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Both Side Suspension Arms + Both Inner Sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 96,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Both Side Suspension Arms + Both Inner Sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,929 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and inner sills both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,769 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 65,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,747 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,400 miles

both offside tyres perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 24,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,397 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 ZTW is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN11 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

KN11 ZTW is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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