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KY11 OOJ

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 OOJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 123,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Fail 15 Mar 2025 123,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,356 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 90,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,212 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 80,210 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 57,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,341 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

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 OOJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY11 OOJ registered?

KY11 OOJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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