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L33 RAL

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,709 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 89,589 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 57,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 48,636 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 43,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 43,941 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 37,647 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RAL is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L33 RAL, 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 RAL registered?

L33 RAL is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is L33 RAL safe to buy?

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