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L33 GKM

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,309 mi
Last recorded43,309 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 GKM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,385 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 28,385 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,504 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,905 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 8,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L33 GKM 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 76.5%.

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 L33 GKM, 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 L33 GKM registered?

L33 GKM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is L33 GKM safe to buy?

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