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LG11 VLE

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,909 mi
Last recorded176,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 VLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 176,909 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 170,009 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 170,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 159,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 159,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 145,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 145,404 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads OK at present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower engine stabiliser mount has failed

Fail 27 Jul 2021 129,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads OK at present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower engine stabiliser mount has failed

Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 103,069 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 82,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 67,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,749 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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LG11 VLE is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 LG11 VLE, 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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LG11 VLE is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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