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KY11 KCN

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 KCN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,840 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 95,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 91,169 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,544 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,763 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,122 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,129 miles

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear quarter & door damaged

offside front tyre wearing low + cut outer sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2020 49,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

nearside rear quarter & door damaged

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

handbrake lever slight travel

offside front tyre wearing low + cut outer sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,893 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 38,893 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,073 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,489 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 30,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION AND A NAIL IN IT

O/S/R TYRE FLAT

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,614 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 13,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KY11 KCN is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY11 KCN, 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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KY11 KCN is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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