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LB11 CVT

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 CVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 137,374 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 137,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,571 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 34,191 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 18,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 18,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 8,451 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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LB11 CVT is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 LB11 CVT, 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 LB11 CVT registered?

LB11 CVT is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is LB11 CVT safe to buy?

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